Senior Director - Technical Services (m/w/d) in Iserlohn, Monheim am Rhein

Senior Director - Technical Services (m/w/d)Senior Director - Technical Services (m/w/d)Senior Director - Technical Services (m/w/d)BeginnPosition Description:The Senior Director TS / MS Elanco Manufacturing Network is responsible for providing technical and strategic leadership for Elanco’s TS/MS function within the network. This role is accountable for all technical product and process support activities for the following Elanco Manufacturing Sites (Kiel, Banwol, Huningue, Santa Clara, Kanas City) and oversight of Solids/Parenteral central support as warranted to internal Elanco sites/EEM hubs. Additionally, in support of our IPP Mission this role has responsibilities for maintaining a TS/MS network SME/Product steward group for solid/parentral technology platforms and oversight of the Huningue Pilot plant. The TS/MS network SME/Product Stewardship group may partner with Elanco EEM Hubs, TS/MS internal sites and R&D to support Elanco’s IPP Agenda. The technical transfer, Value Capture and Network rationalization agenda may include consolidation of CMO and internal product manufacturing footprints, new product introductions from R&D, BD&L acquisitions or moving existing commercial products between CMOs and to/from internal Elanco sites and vice versa.Functions, Duties, Tasks:Elanco Manufacturing-TSMS: Responsibilities include: a) ensuring that products and manufacturing processes are in control, capable, compliant and continuously improving, b) ensuring that the TS/MS external manufacturing organization meet the Global Quality and Global Contract Manufacturing Standards. The network TSMS Sr. Director is responsible for ensuring that the right TS functional capability is in place at each of the designated internal sites.Elanco’s commercialization process as it relates to new products introduced to manufacturing units: Responsibilities include: a) ensuring the robust implementation and hand-over per the manufacturability review process and b) ensuring that the right technical capability (TS/MS) is in place for Elanco commercial hand-over activities within the manufacturing units. c) ensuring that robust manufacturing processes are installed and maintained throughout the product lifecycle.Potential Business Development and Acquisitions: Responsibilities include: a) assessing technical capabilities / gaps of potential business deals or acquisitions, b) assisting in the development of Quality/Technical and Commercial Agreements, c) reviewing and approving technical transfer plans or other technical elements to do with acquisitions.Partner with the wider TSMS team to grow the talent pipeline within the functionPartner with R&D to assure appropriate allocation of support for commercialization activities as it pertains to the Pilot Plant Mission in Huningue.Minimum Qualification (education, experience and/or training, required certifications):Given the anticipated agenda both drug substance and drug product experience is desired.Effective communication in multi-cultural settingsAbility to influence peopleAbility to build collaborative relationships with areas inside and outside of ElancoFamiliarity with the Elanco Global Quality StandardsExperience in corporate TS/MS business processesBachelor in a Scientific Field. Advanced Degree (Master, PhD) or equivalent experience preferred.Minimum of 15 years of relevant pharma/biopharma experience, including Contract Manufacturing Support / ManagementExperience in a variety of manufacturing technologies and platforms, e.g. large molecule API, small molecule API, liquids, parenteral, oral solid dose, etc.On-site experience as member of manufacturing site lead-teamAdditional Preferences:Domestic and/or international travel requiredNo medical sensitivities to Elanco Animal Health productsShift: Monday-Friday, normal flexible hoursOther Information:Direct reports: 3-10, 5-6 matrixed/dotted line reportsTravel: Directors visit each of their network’s manufacturing sites and need to be available for travel to support significant investigations.What we offer:Dynamic environment in a flat hierarchyPersonal and organizational developmentPossibility to influence the design and strategic direction of the organizationFlexible working / partially home officeElanco 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr