Senior Analytical Sciences Leader

Elanco; Elwood (IN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco's TSMS monoclonal antibody manufacturing facility in Elwood, KS seeks a Senior Analytical Sciences Leader to oversee daily laboratory operations, mentor scientists, and ensure safety and quality standards while driving process development and DoE-driven improvements.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges, optimize cycle times, productivity, and capacity, and support continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Led teams of scientists in a regulated lab.
• Strong knowledge of Design of Experiments (DoE) and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of scientists in daily TSMS laboratory operations.
• Oversee experiments, tests, and research ensuring safety, quality, and adherence to procedures.

Skills

Leadership

DoE

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.

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