Vice President, Global Technical Services/ Manufacturing Sciences and Engineering

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Your Role: Vice President, Global TSMS and Engineering
As Vice President, Global TSMS and Engineering, you will provide enterprise-wide leadership for Technical Services & Manufacturing Science and Engineering across Elanco’s global manufacturing network. In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end process lifecycle management, engineering strategy for facilities and automation, and leading the modernization of manufacturing through advanced technologies.
Your Responsibilities:
Define and lead the global TSMS and Engineering strategy to support manufacturing platforms, establishing frameworks for process lifecycle management and technical standards.
Oversee technology transfer and process validation from development to commercial manufacturing, ensuring regulatory compliance and technical readiness across internal and external sites.
Lead global technical support, investigations, and continuous improvement programs to drive process robustness, yield, and operational excellence.
Provide strategic leadership for global facilities and automation, managing the capital project portfolio and ensuring GMP/safety compliance for all equipment and utilities.
Develop and deliver a roadmap for 'next-generation' manufacturing capabilities, including the implementation of AI, robotics, and advanced digital technologies.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
Education: BSc, MSc, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related technical field.
Experience: A minimum of 15 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biologics, or animal health manufacturing, including substantial leadership roles in technical services, TSMS, or engineering.
Deep expertise in process development and validation; strong strategic leadership skills with experience managing multi-site technical organizations.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
Additional business or leadership education, such as an MBA or comparable executive program.
Proven track record of introducing advanced manufacturing technologies and digital/automation solutions in a regulated GMP environment.
Extensive experience with CMC regulatory submissions and technical oversight of external manufacturing partners (CMOs/CDMOs).
Strong stakeholder and change management capabilities with experience leading complex global transformations.
Proficiency in manufacturing data analytics and process modeling tools.
Additional Information:
Travel: 40–50%
Location: Indianapolis, IN or Basel, Switzerland
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