Senior Director - Technical Services (m/w/d)
Core
Provide technical and strategic leadership for Elanco's Technical Services/Manufacturing Support (TS/MS) function across a global manufacturing network, ensuring product/process control, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Role type
Senior Director, Technical Services/Manufacturing Support
Builds
Manufacturing processes, product handovers, and technical transfer plans for drug substance and drug product
Domain
Pharmaceutical/Biopharma manufacturing
Required skills
Drug substance and drug product experience, Contract Manufacturing Support/Management, Multi-platform manufacturing expertise (large molecule API, small molecule API, liquids, parenteral, oral solid dose), Global Quality Standards knowledge, Corporate TS/MS business processes, Manufacturing site lead-team experience
Preferred skills
Advanced Degree (Master, PhD), Business Development and Acquisitions assessment, Technical transfer plan approval, Pilot plant mission support
Technologies
Large molecule API, small molecule API, liquids, parenteral, oral solid dose
Responsibilities
Ensure products and manufacturing processes are compliant and continuously improving; Oversee external manufacturing organization meeting Global Quality and Contract Manufacturing Standards; Support new product introductions and manufacturability reviews; Assess technical capabilities for potential acquisitions; Partner with R&D on Pilot Plant Mission; Grow talent pipeline within the function
Seniority
Senior Director, strategic leadership with direct reports