Senior Director - Monoclonal Antibody Tech & Manufacturing

elanco; Elwood (KS); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco, a global leader in animal health, seeks a Senior Director, TSMS based at the Elwood, Kansas manufacturing facility. You will provide technical and strategic leadership for the mAb portfolio and oversee the TSMS function on site, shaping long-range plans and talent development.

You will drive end-to-end technology transfer from R&D to production, optimize operations for margin and capacity, ensure cGMP and safety compliance, and build a high-performing team across functions and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a biomanufacturing related discipline (e.g., biology, chemistry, engineering).
• 15+ years’ experience in a regulated, commercial manufacturing environment, including 10+ years demonstrating leadership.
• 5+ years’ experience in development and/or manufacture of monoclonal antibody products

Responsibilities

• Technical & Site Leadership: Lead all Technical Services & Manufacturing Science (TSMS) activities at the Elwood facility and across the mAb network, serving as a global Subject Matter Expert (SME) to align technical operations with long-range corporate strategic goals.
• End-to-End Technology Transfer: Orchestrate the seamless transfer of mAb technologies from R&D to commercial manufacturing, ensuring rigorous manufacturability reviews, scale-up, and validation are completed on time with robust process control strategies.
• Operational Excellence & Growth: Drive continuous improvement and due diligence initiatives to optimize productivity, gross margin, and capacity, while managing capital budgets and evaluating third-party sourcing opportunities to support global business expansion.
• Quality, Safety & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to Elanco Global Quality, cGMP, and HSE standards, maintaining robust process controls and a proactive safety culture to guarantee product integrity and continuity of supply.
• Talent & Organizational Development: Build and mentor a high-performing TSMS organization by recruiting top talent, establishing clear performance objectives, and fostering a culture of continuous professional development and regulatory readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Regulated manufacturing

Monoclonal antibodies

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in biomanufacturing related discipline

Job description

Elanco, a global leader in animal health, seeks a Senior Director, TSMS based at the Elwood, Kansas manufacturing facility. You will provide technical and strategic leadership for the mAb portfolio and oversee the TSMS function on site, shaping long-range plans and talent development.

You will drive end-to-end technology transfer from R&D to production, optimize operations for margin and capacity, ensure cGMP and safety compliance, and build a high-performing team across functions and