Senior Technical Services Scientist, External Manufacturing

Elanco; 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

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.