Senior Scientist –TSMS Laboratory Lead at Elanco in Elwood, KS

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Your Role: Senior Scientist TSMS Laboratory Lead Your Role: Senior Scientist –TSMS Laboratory Lead

As Senior Scientist, you will lead the Technical Service Manufacturing Science (TSMS) Laboratory team at our Elwood, Kansas facility. In this role, you’ll be responsible for having direct reports, overseeing laboratory operations, optimizing monoclonal antibody (mAb) upstream and downstream processes, and driving technical excellence through departmental collaboration.

Your Responsibilities:

• Directly manage and develop direct reports within the TSMS department, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and professional growth.
• Lead the design and execution of complex Design of Experiments (DoE) to expand site control strategies and testing protocols for process characterization.
• Serve as a primary technical liaison across departments (Quality Assurance, Engineering, R&D), ensuring transparent communication and alignment on complex projects.
• Oversee laboratory maintenance, safety standards, and inventory management while representing the TSMS lab during internal and external regulatory audits.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: MS in Science, Pharmacy, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or Pharmaceutical Technology
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in biotechnology downstream process development or manufacturing technology with proven experience in people management.
• Expertise in mAb processing and Design of Experiments (DoE) for control strategy development.
• Proven project leadership skills and experience managing laboratory resource allocation.

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

• Ph.D. in chemistry, engineering, or a biotechnology-related field
• Subject matter expertise in monoclonal antibody (mAb) purification.
• Advanced knowledge of multivariate data analysis (MVDA) as applied to downstream process optimization
• Understanding of USDA, FDA, and EU GMP regulatory standards for veterinary biologics
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder expectations and lead through influence in a matrixed environment

Additional Information:

Travel: 0-5%

Location: Elwood, Kansas

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Multiple relocation packages
• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 6% 401K matching

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