Director, Technical Services/Manufacturing Science
Elanco
August 22, 2026
On-site
Fort Dodge, IA
Operations
Your Role: Director – Technical Service/Manufacturing Science (TSMS)
Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic technical leadership for manufacturing processes including biological antigen production, aseptic processing, vaccine formulation, and filling.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence through robust application of GMP, periodic product reviews, and process validation activities.
- Lead, coach, and develop a technical team of scientists, engineers, and statisticians to create a high-performance culture of accountability.
- Champion site safety and environmental stewardship by ensuring safe laboratory and pilot plant operations and participating in hazard assessments.
- Drive continuous process improvement and technical problem-solving by leveraging data analytics and collaborating across the network.
Qualifications (Minimum):
- Bachelor’s in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Bioprocess), Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related scientific/technical discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, animal health, or biotechnology manufacturing with progressive leadership in technical services or process engineering.
- Deep understanding of GMP and proven ability to lead/develop high-performing technical teams through complex problem-solving.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in related discipline.
- Direct experience with vaccine manufacturing, viral/bacterial antigen production, aseptic processing, or lyophilization.
- Experience managing process validation, technology transfers, and investigations in a regulated environment.
- Ability to interface with Quality, Engineering, and Regulatory teams.
- Experience in a matrixed, global technical organization; strong professional network.
- Mentoring/developing early-career technical talent for leadership pipelines.
Benefits:
- Multiple relocation packages; two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO); 8-week parental leave; Annual bonus offering; Flexible work arrangements; up to 6% 401K matching.
Additional Information:
- Travel: 10%; Location: Fort Dodge, IA – Site-Based.
Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic technical leadership for manufacturing processes including biological antigen production, aseptic processing, vaccine formulation, and filling.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence through robust application of GMP, periodic product reviews, and process validation activities.
- Lead, coach, and develop a technical team of scientists, engineers, and statisticians to create a high-performance culture of accountability.
- Champion site safety and environmental stewardship by ensuring safe laboratory and pilot plant operations and participating in hazard assessments.
- Drive continuous process improvement and technical problem-solving by leveraging data analytics and collaborating across the network.
Qualifications (Minimum):
- Bachelor’s in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Bioprocess), Chemistry, Microbiology, or a related scientific/technical discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, animal health, or biotechnology manufacturing with progressive leadership in technical services or process engineering.
- Deep understanding of GMP and proven ability to lead/develop high-performing technical teams through complex problem-solving.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in related discipline.
- Direct experience with vaccine manufacturing, viral/bacterial antigen production, aseptic processing, or lyophilization.
- Experience managing process validation, technology transfers, and investigations in a regulated environment.
- Ability to interface with Quality, Engineering, and Regulatory teams.
- Experience in a matrixed, global technical organization; strong professional network.
- Mentoring/developing early-career technical talent for leadership pipelines.
Benefits:
- Multiple relocation packages; two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO); 8-week parental leave; Annual bonus offering; Flexible work arrangements; up to 6% 401K matching.
Additional Information:
- Travel: 10%; Location: Fort Dodge, IA – Site-Based.