Director, Manufacturing Science & Technical Services (GMP)

Elanco in; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple relocation packages

Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and

year-end) in the US (in addition to PT

8-week parental leave

9 Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus offering

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6% 401K matching

Job summary

Elanco, Fort Dodge, IA site-based, is seeking a Director – Technical Service/Manufacturing Science (TSMS) to lead a high-performing team of scientists and engineers responsible for technical stewardship of all manufacturing processes. You will drive technical strategy, ensure GMP compliance, and foster a culture of innovation to support current production and future growth.

You will oversee manufacturing processes including biological antigen production, aseptic processing, vaccine formulation,

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Bioprocess), Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related scientific or technical discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, animal health, or biotechnology manufacturing with progressive leadership in technical services or process engineering.
• Top 2 skills: Deep understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and proven ability to lead and develop high-performing technical teams through complex problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic technical leadership for manufacturing processes including biological antigen production, aseptic processing, vaccine formulation, and filling.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence through robust application of GMP, periodic product reviews, and process validation activities.
• Lead, coach, and develop a technical team of scientists, engineers, and statisticians to create a high-performance culture of accountability.
• Champion site safety and environmental stewardship by ensuring safe laboratory and pilot plant operations and participating in hazard assessments.
• Drive continuous process improvement and technical problem-solving by leveraging data analytics and collaborating across the Elanco network.

Skills

Deep understanding of GMP

Leadership & team development

Education

Bachelor's in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Bioprocess)

Job description

Elanco, Fort Dodge, IA site-based, is seeking a Director – Technical Service/Manufacturing Science (TSMS) to lead a high-performing team of scientists and engineers responsible for technical stewardship of all manufacturing processes. You will drive technical strategy, ensure GMP compliance, and foster a culture of innovation to support current production and future growth.

You will oversee manufacturing processes including biological antigen production, aseptic processing, vaccine formulation,