Job Description
The Senior Director will lead the Technical and Strategic support for Elanco's Manufacturing Network. This role is responsible for providing technical product and process support across multiple sites, including Kiel, Huningue, Santa Clara, Kansas City, and oversight of Solids/Parenteral central support.
This position involves maintaining a TS/MS network SME/Product steward group for solid/parentral technology platforms and overseeing the Huningue Pilot plant. The team will partner with Elanco EEM Hubs, TS/MS internal sites, and R&D to support Elanco's innovation agenda.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensuring products and manufacturing processes are in control, capable, compliant, and continuously improving
* Ensuring external manufacturing organizations meet Global Quality and Contract Manufacturing Standards
* Implementing robust commercialization processes for new products introduced to manufacturing units
* Partnering with the wider TSMS team to grow the talent pipeline within the function
* Assisting in the development of Quality/Technical and Commercial Agreements for potential business deals or acquisitions
Requirements
* 15 years of relevant pharma/biopharma experience, including Contract Manufacturing Support / Management
* Experience in corporate TS/MS business processes
* Familiarity with Elanco Global Quality Standards
* Bachelor in a Scientific Field; Advanced Degree (Master, PhD) or equivalent experience preferred
Additional Information
* Direct reports: 3-10
* Travel: Directors visit each of their network's manufacturing sites and need to be available for travel to support significant investigations
What We Offer
* A strong value-based culture
* A dynamic environment in a flat hierarchy
* Possibility to influence the design and strategic direction of the organization
* Flexible working/partially home office