At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals!
As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.
At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.
Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today!
Your Role: Senior Scientist TSMS Laboratory Lead
Your Role: Senior Scientist –TSMS Laboratory Lead
As Senior Scientist, you will lead the Technical Service Manufacturing Science (TSMS) Laboratory team at our Elwood, Kansas facility. In this role, you’ll be responsible for having direct reports, overseeing laboratory operations, optimizing monoclonal antibody (mAb) upstream and downstream processes, and driving technical excellence through departmental collaboration.
Your Responsibilities:
Directly manage and develop direct reports within the TSMS department, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and professional growth.
Lead the design and execution of complex Design of Experiments (DoE) to expand site control strategies and testing protocols for process characterization.
Serve as a primary technical liaison across departments (Quality Assurance, Engineering, R&D), ensuring transparent communication and alignment on complex projects.
Oversee laboratory maintenance, safety standards, and inventory management while representing the TSMS lab during internal and external regulatory audits.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
Education: MS in Science, Pharmacy, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or Pharmaceutical Technology
Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in biotechnology downstream process development or manufacturing technology with proven experience in people management.
Expertise in mAb processing and Design of Experiments (DoE) for control strategy development.
Proven project leadership skills and experience managing laboratory resource allocation.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
Ph.D. in chemistry, engineering, or a biotechnology-related field
Subject matter expertise in monoclonal antibody (mAb) purification.
Advanced knowledge of multivariate data analysis (MVDA) as applied to downstream process optimization
Understanding of USDA, FDA, and EU GMP regulatory standards for veterinary biologics
Proven ability to manage stakeholder expectations and lead through influence in a matrixed environment
Additional Information:
Travel: 0-5%
Location: Elwood, Kansas
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single 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!
Elanco Benefits and Perks:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:
Multiple relocation packages
8-week parental leave
9 Employee Resource Groups
Annual bonus offering
Flexible work arrangements
Up to 6% 401K 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
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Skills Required
- MS in Science, Pharmacy, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or Pharmaceutical Technology
- 5+ years' experience in biotechnology process development, or manufacturing technology
- Experience in mAb process development, remediation, and productivity improvement
Elanco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Elanco and has not been reviewed or approved by Elanco.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off options are broad, including PTO, flexible leave, and the ability to purchase additional vacation. These provisions are highlighted as supportive of work-life balance.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision alongside company-paid life, disability, and wellness support. Pet insurance and assistance programs reinforce a comprehensive wellbeing offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a U.S. 401(k) and, for some employees, access to a defined benefit pension. These programs add meaningful long-term value to total rewards.
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What We Do
At Elanco, we work to improve the health of animals through innovative products and services for pets and farm animals around the world. As a global animal health company, we provide solutions that empower our customers to advance a vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life. Since 1954, Elanco has committed to empowering veterinarians, farmers, and all those who care for animals with the tools they need to help animals live healthy lives. Healthier animals are the key to making our lives better - This is the fundamental belief uniting all global Elanco employees. That’s why we are committed to the idea that our business can be a unique force for good for all in society. Through our Elanco Healthy Purpose™ framework of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments, we focus on delivering sustainable solutions to advance the well-being of animals, people and the planet. This program also enables our employees around the world to take paid time off to make an impact as a volunteer, offering their time or talent to give back to our customers, causes and communities. #ElancoHealthyPurpose #WeAreElanco
