Technical Development Scientist - Operational Excellence

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.

We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

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: Technical Development Scientist - Operational Excellence

As the Technical Development Scientist - Operational Excellence, you will play a pivotal role in advancing procedural enhancements and operational efficiency within the Vaccine Technical Development group.

In this role, you'll collaborate with various functions, including Process Development and Analytical Development, to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Your Responsibilities:


* Lead the inception, development, and management of procedural enhancements within the Vaccine Technical Development group.


* Draft and oversee the routing of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ensuring alignment with quality standards and regulatory requirements.


* Supervise the progress of technical documents for regulatory submissions, ensuring timely completion.


* Conduct quality control (QC) reviews of data packages and final reports.


* Serve as the primary point of contact for documentation and processes associated with lab investigations, CAPAs, and audit observations.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):


* Education: Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field with 5-8 years of industry experience.


* Required Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, with a focus on technical development operations.


* Top 2 skills: Strong leadership abilities and excellent communication skills.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):


* Experience with Veeva quality system or equivalent.


* Knowledge of USDA licensure process and regulations.


* Experience with quality standards (e.g., GMP) and regulatory agencies (FDA, USDA, EMA).


* Previous lab experience

Additional Information:


* Travel: Domestic & International Travel may be required (10%)


* Location: Fort Dodge, IA

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