Senior Director - Technical Services/Manufacturing Science

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

• Advanced degree

• Understanding of USDA, FDA, and EU GMP regulatory standards for veterinary biologics.
• Demonstrated problem solving experience, identifying and understand issues, problems, and opportunities.
• Ability to network and build strong, collaborative relationships across functions / geographies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English).
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills.
• Demonstrated success operating within a matrixed organization.

The Senior Director, TSMS will be responsible for providing technical and strategic leadership for the Elanco monoclonal antibody (mAb) portfolio and supporting the growing mAb product pipeline.  Based at the Elwood, Kansas manufacturing facility, the position is a key member of the Site Leadership team and has direct oversight over the local Technical Services & Manufacturing Science (TSMS) function with responsibility for business planning, management of the department, and recruitment / talent development. 

• Travel: 10%
• Location: Onsite: Elwood, KS Manufacturing Facility

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