Director, Manufacturing Science & Technical Services (GMP)

Elanco; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Annual bonus

6% 401K matching

Flexible work arrangements

Two weeklong shutdowns (US)

Parental leave

Job summary

Elanco seeks a Director of Technical Service/Manufacturing Science (TSMS) to lead a high‑performing team at the Fort Dodge site. You will drive technical strategy, ensure GMP compliance, and foster innovation to support current production and future growth.

You will guide manufacturing processes across biological antigen production, aseptic processing, vaccine formulation, and filling, while promoting safety and regulatory excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related scientific field as minimum.
• 10+ years in pharmaceutical/animal health/biotech manufacturing with progressive leadership.
• Strong GMP knowledge and ability to lead high‑performing technical teams through complex problems.

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 GMP, product reviews, and process validation activities.
• Lead, coach, and develop a technical team of scientists, engineers, and statisticians to foster high performance and accountability.
• Champion site safety and environmental stewardship in labs and pilot plants; participate in hazard assessments.
• Drive continuous process improvement by leveraging data analytics and cross-site collaboration.

Skills

GMP expertise

Technical team leadership

Process engineering leadership

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical/Mechanical/Bioprocess Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Elanco seeks a Director of Technical Service/Manufacturing Science (TSMS) to lead a high‑performing team at the Fort Dodge site. You will drive technical strategy, ensure GMP compliance, and foster innovation to support current production and future growth.

You will guide manufacturing processes across biological antigen production, aseptic processing, vaccine formulation, and filling, while promoting safety and regulatory excellence.