Senior Director, Technical Services​/Manufacturing Science; TS​/MS

Senior Director, Technical Services/Manufacturing Science (TS/MS)

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Your Role: Senior Director of TS/MS, leading the organization that provides technical stewardship for large‑scale commercial manufacturing at the Clinton site. You will drive process reliability, enable continuous improvement, and ensure seamless technology transfer for new and existing products. As a key member of the Site Leadership Team and Global TS/MS network, you will influence site strategy, quality performance, and scientific excellence.

• Provide strategic and hands‑on technical oversight of fermentation, premix, liquid formulation, and packaging operations, ensuring robust process stewardship, data‑driven decision‑making, and reliable large‑scale commercial performance.
• Champion continuous process optimization through advanced process monitoring, rigorous scientific approaches, and strong process metrics to improve yield, reduce variability, drive cost efficiencies, and strengthen operational excellence.
• Build and develop a high‑performing TS/MS technical organization through targeted onboarding, technical capability development, role‑specific training, staff qualification, and leadership coaching to support long‑term site capabilities.
• Maintain validated and compliant processes, systems, and equipment by ensuring deep process understanding, clear control strategies, accurate specifications, robust validation practices, and alignment with global regulatory and cGMP expectations.
• Serve as a key site and global TS/MS leader – partnering with R&D for seamless tech transfers, guiding regulatory and quality audit responses, contributing to site GMP and business plans, and influencing network‑wide scientific and operational strategy.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Protein Chemistry, Biophysical Chemistry, Bioanalytical Chemistry, or Bio/Chemical Engineering; or equivalent education and experience.
• Required Experience:
  
  Minimum 10 years of relevant technical experience in GMP manufacturing, process development, or technical services, including 5+ years of people leadership.
• Top Skill:
  Advanced technical & process leadership combined with strong people leadership and strategic decision‑making in a GMP manufacturing environment.

• Experience in pharmaceutical or bioprocess manufacturing, technical service, or process development environments.
• Background in Quality, Engineering, Regulatory, or advanced project management in a regulated environment.
• Hands‑on experience with fermentation, biologics, formulation, packaging, or tech transfer.
• Demonstrated success building technical organizations and mentoring high‑performing scientific talent.
• Experience leading through inspections or regulatory agency interactions.

• Entry into manufacturing areas may require PPE; completion of TS/MS ITP program required.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don’t necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

• Multiple relocation packages
• Two week‑long shutdowns (mid‑summer and year‑end) in the US (in addition to PTO)
• 8‑week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Up to 6% 401(k) matching

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.

Seniority Level: Director |
Employment Type: Full‑time |
Job Function: Manufacturing, Science, and Engineering |
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing