Senior Director - Head of Formulation Development SMTD (m/w/d)

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 Director - Head of Formulation Development SMTD (m/w/d)

As Senior Director - Head of Formulation Development SMTD (m/w/d), you will lead our Small Molecule Technical Development (SMTD) Formulation Development team.

In this pivotal role, you will drive innovation, lead a high-performing global team, and play a critical part in bringing life-changing animal health products to market.

Your Responsibilities:


* Lead and inspire a global team of about 30 scientists and technical experts, fostering innovation, collaboration, and excellence.


* Spearhead the formulation and manufacturing process development for small molecule animal health products, from enabling formulations to tech transfer.


* Develop and execute the short-term and long-term strategy for Formulation Development within SMTD, aligning with Elanco's pipeline objectives.


* Provide expert oversight and coaching for formulation development activities across numerous projects, ensuring timely achievement of milestones.


* Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, QA, and other cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements and commitments.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):


* Education: PhD (highly preferred)


* A minimum of 10 years of experience developing human or animal health products.


* Exceptional people and project leadership experience.


* Subject Matter Expert (SME) in pharmaceutical formulation and product development.


* Good German knowledge and fluency in English language.

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


* Proven track record of managing large, global teams and driving organizational change.


* Strong understanding of relevant regulations for product development and manufacturing requirements.


* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across all Elanco teams and with external collaborators.

Additional Information: Location: Monheim, Germany

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