Director of Manufacturing Science & Technical Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Two weeklong shutdowns in the US

8-week parental leave

Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus offering

Flexible work arrangements

401K matching

Job summary

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated in Fort Dodge, IA seeks a Director - Technical Service/Manufacturing Science (TSMS) to lead a high‑performing team responsible for the technical stewardship of all manufacturing processes at the Fort Dodge site.

You will drive GMP compliance, set manufacturing strategy, mentor scientists and engineers, and partner with Quality, Engineering, and Regulatory teams to enable current production and future growth. Travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Bioprocess, Chemistry, Microbiology) or related field.
• Minimum 10+ years in pharmaceutical/animal health manufacturing with progressive leadership.
• Deep understanding of GMP and ability to lead high‑performing technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic technical leadership for manufacturing processes and site strategy.
• Ensure GMP compliance and execution of process validation and product reviews.
• Coach and develop scientists, engineers, and statisticians into leaders.
• Drive continuous process improvement leveraging data analytics and cross‑functional collaboration.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in engineering

Job description

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated in Fort Dodge, IA seeks a Director - Technical Service/Manufacturing Science (TSMS) to lead a high‑performing team responsible for the technical stewardship of all manufacturing processes at the Fort Dodge site.

You will drive GMP compliance, set manufacturing strategy, mentor scientists and engineers, and partner with Quality, Engineering, and Regulatory teams to enable current production and future growth. Travel up to 10%.