Global Manufacturing Learning & Capability Director Hybrid

Elanco; Village of Liverpool (NY); On-site; USD 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco, a global animal health leader, seeks a Director of Global Manufacturing Learning & Capability Development to shape the strategic vision for Learning across the Small Molecule MQ network. You will lead cross-site teams, harmonize processes, and drive digital and innovative learning initiatives to ensure compliant, high-performance operations.

You will oversee MQ L&D resources, partner with site leaders, regulatory teams and external vendors, and deliver leadership training and analytics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing site roles.
• 4+ years of direct people-management experience.
• Operational excellence mindset with experience in process harmonization and optimization.
• Strong knowledge of global industry regulations and compliance requirements (FDA, USDA, EU GMP).
• Experience leading teams within a virtual environment.
• Ability to influence, collaborate and partner across functions and leadership levels.
• Strong facilitation and coaching capability, with leadership training experience.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the learning strategy and transformation roadmap across the Small Molecule MQ network.
• Lead and develop MQ L&D resources with clear accountability and cross-site collaboration.
• Translate business needs into scalable learning solutions improving performance and compliance.
• Drive harmonization and optimization of learning processes across sites with Global L&D and MQ leadership.
• Shape learning experiences across live, virtual, on-demand and blended formats using adult learning principles.
• Drive digital innovation including LMS optimization, AI-enabled learning, analytics and emerging tech such as VR/AR.
• Design and facilitate frontline leadership development initiatives for MQ transformation.
• Establish KPIs, analytics and dashboards to measure learning effectiveness and impact on manufacturing outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional learning initiatives and manage vendors, budgets and timelines.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field

Job description

Elanco, a global animal health leader, seeks a Director of Global Manufacturing Learning & Capability Development to shape the strategic vision for Learning across the Small Molecule MQ network. You will lead cross-site teams, harmonize processes, and drive digital and innovative learning initiatives to ensure compliant, high-performance operations.

You will oversee MQ L&D resources, partner with site leaders, regulatory teams and external vendors, and deliver leadership training and analytics