Job Description

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: Manufacturing Scientist (TS/MS)

As a Manufacturing Scientist (TS/MS), you will be part of the Technical Services/Manufacturing Science team supporting process improvement, troubleshooting, and process capability for vaccine manufacturing operations. In this role, you will drive root cause investigations, support technical transfers, and ensure manufacturing processes remain compliant, efficient, and in a state of control to meet site and business objectives.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead process troubleshooting and root cause analysis for critical deviations to prevent recurrence
• Drive process improvements through data analysis, process capability assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner with QC, AS&T, R&D, and Operations to support assay troubleshooting and technical transfer activities
• Develop and update SOPs, batch records, and ensure compliance with quality systems and regulatory requirements
• Execute experiments, analyze trends, and support manufacturing processes to maintain a capable and controlled state

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Veterinary Sciences, or related field
• Experience: Experience in manufacturing, process improvement, or troubleshooting within a scientific or regulated environment
• Top 2 skills: Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills + ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams

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

• Master’s degree or 3+ years of experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Experience with vaccine production processes (fermentation, tissue culture, lyophilization, filtration, filling)
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and process capability tools
• Experience with quality systems, regulatory compliance, and change control processes
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and data analysis tools

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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