Global TSMS & Engineering VP - AI-Enabled Manufacturing

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Vice President, Global TSMS and Engineering to provide enterprise-wide leadership for Technical Services & Manufacturing Science and Engineering across Elanco’s global manufacturing network.

You will guide end-to-end process lifecycle management, engineering strategy for facilities and automation, and modernize manufacturing through AI, robotics, and digital technologies.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in pharmaceutical, biologics, or animal health manufacturing.
• Substantial leadership of multi-site technical organizations.
• Deep expertise in process development and validation with regulatory insight (CMC).

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the global TSMS and Engineering strategy across manufacturing platforms.
• Oversee technology transfer and process validation from development to commercial manufacturing.
• Lead global technical support, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives for process robustness and yield.
• Provide strategic leadership for facilities and automation, managing capital projects and GMP compliance.
• Develop and deliver a roadmap for next-generation manufacturing, including AI, robotics, and digital technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BSc/MSc/PhD in Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Eng or related field

Job description

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Vice President, Global TSMS and Engineering to provide enterprise-wide leadership for Technical Services & Manufacturing Science and Engineering across Elanco’s global manufacturing network.

You will guide end-to-end process lifecycle management, engineering strategy for facilities and automation, and modernize manufacturing through AI, robotics, and digital technologies.