Senior Director, Pharmaceutical Technical Services/Manufacturing Science (m/f/d) - Pharma

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Senior Director, Technical Services/Manufacturing Science (m/f/d) – Pharma Location: Cuxhaven, Germany – On‑site.

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Responsibilities • Strategic Leadership & Site Governance: Act as a core member of the Cuxhaven Site Lead Team, contributing to business and quality plans, ensuring global alignment with Elanco's TS/MS Division, and overseeing the TS/MS organizational budget and resources. • Technical Stewardship & Process Optimization: Lead ongoing monitoring, improvement, and validation of commercial manufacturing processes, champion scientific principles, drive the site’s technical agenda, and provide high‑level guidance for complex technical investigations. • New Product Introduction & Tech Transfer: Lead seamless technical transfers of new products and processes from R&D or other sites to Cuxhaven, building strong cross‑functional partnerships and ensuring technical readiness for new product launches. • Quality, Regulatory & Compliance: Serve as a primary participant and SME during regulatory agency audits, actively lead site‑wide quality improvement initiatives, and oversee the technical accuracy of regulatory submissions. • Organizational & People Development: Direct and mentor a high‑performing team of scientists and engineers, foster a culture of continuous process optimization and innovation, and set clear performance objectives aligned with site and global strategies.

Qualifications – Minimum • Bachelor’s degree in a Scientific Field. • Minimum 15 years of relevant pharma/biopharma experience, including 10 years in leading teams or organizations. • Minimum 5 years of expertise in commercial manufacturing of vaccines. • Experience in an EU GMP controlled environment. • Very good German skills, written and spoken.

Benefits • Performance‑based and attractive compensation, including participation in company success. • Employer contribution to pension plans. • 40‑hour work week. • 30 days of annual leave. • Meal allowance subsidy. • Regular team events. • Health and fitness programs and access to corporate benefits. • Freedom for personal initiative and opportunities for individual professional development. • Working in a dynamic team within an international company.

Preferred Qualifications • Advanced Degree (Master, PhD). • Knowledge of vaccine‑based technology platforms (fermentation, egg‑based) and related disciplines such as Manufacturing, Development, Engineering, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Advanced Project Management, Regulatory, or Administration. • Strong scientific and analytical thinking, with the ability to manage complex situations and conflicting priorities. • Proven ability to influence people, build collaborative relationships across functions and with external partners, and communicate effectively.

Additional Information • This position is onsite at our Cuxhaven, Germany Manufacturing Facility.

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.