Strategic PM, Technical Services & Manufacturing Sciences

Elanco in; Elwood (KS); On-site; USD 138,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages

Two weeklong shutdowns in the US

8-week parental leave

9 Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus offering

Up to 6% 401K matching

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Technical Project Manager for Technical Services / Manufacturing Sciences at the Elwood, Kansas facility. The role coordinates cross-functional projects, aligning scientific, regulatory, and business objectives to deliver technical and operational initiatives.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage timelines and resources, and communicate updates to stakeholders and leadership, ensuring successful development and commercial program execution in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Science, Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical), Pharmaceutical Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, including at least 2 years of project management experience.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage timelines, resources, and risks; and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of cGMP standards and regulatory requirements, with proficiency in MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including scope, timelines, milestones, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery.
• Drive execution of cross-functional project plans, proactively identifying risks and developing mitigation and contingency strategies to ensure project success.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and vendors to achieve project objectives while maintaining alignment across all stakeholders.
• Communicate project status, risks, and key updates clearly and effectively to stakeholders and leadership.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify strategic and operational challenges that may impact project execution and develop solutions to address them.
• Act as a liaison between TS/MS, R&D, Operations, and other business functions, tailoring communication for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Gather inputs and coordinate activities to develop and execute manufacturing project plans for development and commercial programs.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Science/Engineering/Pharmaceutical Technology

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Elanco is seeking a Technical Project Manager for Technical Services / Manufacturing Sciences at the Elwood, Kansas facility. The role coordinates cross-functional projects, aligning scientific, regulatory, and business objectives to deliver technical and operational initiatives.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage timelines and resources, and communicate updates to stakeholders and leadership, ensuring successful development and commercial program execution in a regulated environment.