Senior Technical Services Scientist - External Manufacturing

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Year-end shutdowns

Parental leave

Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus

Flexible work arrangements

401K matching

Job summary

Elanco seeks a Senior Technical Services Scientist to oversee external manufacturing. You will provide technical leadership for CPV, process improvements, and product transfers, ensuring quality and compliance across contract manufacturers.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, support audits, and drive efficiency and product launches while maintaining high manufacturing standards. Located in Indianapolis with hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Life Science or Engineering.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Pharmaceutical/Chemical Production, TS/MS, Drug Development or QA.
• Strong proficiency in applied statistics for data analysis and process monitoring; strong technical writing and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Champion CPV program using statistical tools to ensure process robustness.
• Drive productivity at contract manufacturers to improve cost and gross margin.
• Support governance framework including change management and deviations; oversee batch records and QA standards.
• Lead technical transfers and new product introductions; ensure validation to Elanco standards.
• Interface with cross-functional teams and support audits and health authority inspections.

Skills

Applied statistics

Technical writing

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in Life Science or Engineering

Tools

Veeva

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 –

Your Role

Senior Technical Services Scientist - External Manufacturing

As a Senior Technical Services/Manufacturing Sciences (TSMS) Scientist, you will provide technical expertise and oversight for a portfolio of products produced at external contract manufacturers. In this role, you’ll be responsible for advancing the “Science, Capability, and Control” strategy to ensure technical excellence, uninterrupted supply, and successful new product launches.

Responsibilities

• Champion the Continued Process Verification (CPV) program using statistical tools to ensure process robustness and preemptively mitigate manufacturing drifts.
• Drive the technical productivity agenda at assigned contract manufacturers, focusing on manufacturing efficiency, cost improvement, and gross margin enhancement.
• Support the technical governance framework, including change management, deviation investigations, and maintaining oversight of batch processing records and quality standards.
• Lead and oversee technical transfers and new product introductions, ensuring all processes are successfully validated and meet Elanco’s manufacturing standards.
• Serve as a key technical interface for cross-functional teams and represent the TS/MS function during internal audits and external health authority inspections.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or advanced degree in a Life Science or Engineering field (e.g., Pharmacy, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Biochemistry).
• Experience: A minimum of 7 years of experience in Pharmaceutical/Chemical Production, Technical Science (TS/MS), Drug Development, or Quality Assurance.
• Proficiency in applied statistics for data analysis and process monitoring, alongside strong technical writing and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience partnering with strategic contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs).
• Strong working knowledge of cGMP manufacturing environments and regulatory requirements across multiple health authorities.
• Familiarity with manufacturing data stewardship systems (e.g., Veeva or similar platforms).
• Advanced knowledge of pharmaceutical analytical testing and statistical software.
• Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary, multicultural teams and build strong external relationships.

Additional Information

Travel: 15-25% Location: Indianapolis, Indiana - Hybrid Work Environment

Benefits and Perks

• Multiple relocation packages
• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
• 8-week parental leave
• Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 6% 401K matching
• #LI-KG2 #Hybrid

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.

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.