Senior Analytical Sciences Leader

Elanco in; Elwood (KS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

relocation packages

8-week parental leave

9 Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus offering

Flexible work arrangements

6% 401K matching

Job summary

Elanco seeks a Senior Analytical Sciences Leader for the TSMS laboratory at the Elwood, KS facility. You will lead scientists, drive DoE-based improvements, and ensure safe, quality operations across manufacturing processes.

You will collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve technical challenges and advance productivity while maintaining compliance with GMP and safety standards.

Qualifications

• MS in Analytical Science, Pharmacy, Mechanical/Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Technology or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years in biotechnology process development or manufacturing technology.
• Experience in monoclonal antibody (mAb) process development and analytical development.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of scientists with focus on high-quality results.
• Oversee daily TSMS laboratory operations ensuring efficiency and quality
• Maintain calibration and inventory of lab equipment and supplies
• Apply DoE to design studies to improve processes and productivity
• Collaborate with site Quality to maintain laboratory standards and audits
• Partner with QA, QC, Engineering, Supply Chain, R&D and Manufacturing to resolve issues
• Apply scientific reasoning and troubleshoot process challenges
• Ensure compliance with quality, procedures, safety, and regulations
• Stay current with scientific, tech, and regulatory developments

Skills

Strong analytical sciences

Scientific problem solving

Experimental design

Attention to detail

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

MS in Analytical Science

MS in Pharmacy

MS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Chemical Engineering

Pharmaceutical Technology

Bachelor's degree with industry experience equivalence

Job description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights. Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!

Your Role

Senior Analytical Sciences Leader As Senior Analytical Sciences Leader, you will oversee the daily operations of the TSMS laboratory at Elanco’s Elwood, KS monoclonal antibody (mAb) manufacturing facility. In this role, you will lead a team of scientists, ensuring laboratory activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable quality standards. You will leverage scientific expertise and Design of Experiments (DoE) to develop, optimize, and improve manufacturing processes, driving improvements in cycle time, productivity, process robustness, gross margin, and production capacity. Through collaboration with cross-functional partners, you will help resolve technical challenges, maintain laboratory excellence, and support continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. Perform other duties as required.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of scientists, ensuring high-quality, reproducible results, efficient project execution, and effective resource management.
• Oversee daily TSMS laboratory operations, ensuring experiments, tests, and research are conducted efficiently, safely, and in accordance with established procedures and quality requirements.
• Ensure proper maintenance, calibration, and inventory management of laboratory equipment and supplies to support reliable operations and timely project delivery.
• Apply Design of Experiments (DoE) to design and execute studies that develop, optimize, and improve manufacturing processes, enhancing cycle time, productivity, process robustness, gross margin, and production capacity.
• Collaborate with the site Quality Department to maintain laboratory quality standards and represent the TSMS laboratory during internal and external audits, as required.
• Partner with Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Engineering, Supply Chain, Research & Development, and Manufacturing Operations to address technical issues, foster alignment, and ensure timely project completion.
• Apply scientific reasoning and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot process challenges, evaluate experimental results, and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Maintain compliance with applicable quality standards, laboratory procedures, and Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) requirements.
• Stay current with relevant scientific, technological, and regulatory developments to support technical excellence and continuous improvement.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Education: MS in Analytical Science, Pharmacy, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Technology, or equivalent experience. or bachelor's degree and industry experience equivalence.
• Experience: 8+ years of experience in biotechnology process development or manufacturing technology.
• Technical Expertise: Experience in monoclonal antibody (mAb) process development, analytical development, remediation, and productivity improvement.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team, with strong coaching skills.
• Top Skills: Strong analytical sciences background, scientific problem-solving, experimental design, attention to detail, and the ability to work productively in an interdisciplinary team environment.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Engineering, or a biotechnology-related field.
• Experience applying Design of Experiments (DoE) and statistical methodologies to process development and optimization.
• Understanding of USDA, FDA, and EU GMP regulatory standards for veterinary biologics.
• Strong commitment to ethical practices, quality standards, and data integrity.
• Ability to build strong, collaborative relationships across functions and geographies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong mentoring, coaching, and team development capabilities.

Additional Information

• Location: Elwood, KS
• Work Environment: On-site laboratory and manufacturing support

Elanco Benefits and Perks

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Multiple relocation packages
• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 6% 401K matching #LI-HL #LI-Onsite

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole. With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose™ CSR framework – all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet. Learn more at www.elanco.com.