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. You will manage direct reports, oversee laboratory operations, optimize monoclonal antibody upstream and downstream processes, and drive technical excellence through departmental collaboration.

• 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.

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

• 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.

• Travel: 0-5%
• Location:
  
  Elwood, Kansas

• Multiple relocation packages
• 8‑week parental leave
• Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Flexible work arrangements
• Up to 6% 401(k) matching

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.