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# Vice President, Global TSMS and Engineering

- **Company:** Elanco Animal Health Incorporated
- **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Technical Data Management Systems, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/ecd08d7f-e69f-4c72-a74a-6523582b431c

## About the Role

* Education: BSc, MSc, or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related technical field.
 * Experience: A minimum of 15 years of experience in pharmaceutical, biologics, or animal health manufacturing, including substantial leadership roles in technical services, TSMS, or engineering.
 * Deep expertise in process development and validation; strong strategic leadership skills with experience managing multi-site technical organizations.

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

 * Additional business or leadership education, such as an MBA or comparable executive program.
 * Proven track record of introducing advanced manufacturing technologies and digital/automation solutions in a regulated GMP environment.
 * Extensive experience with CMC regulatory submissions and technical oversight of external manufacturing partners (CMOs/CDMOs).
 * Strong stakeholder and change management capabilities with experience leading complex global transformations.
 * Proficiency in manufacturing data analytics and process modeling tools.

## Description

As Vice President, Global TSMS and Engineering, you will provide enterprise-wide leadership for Technical Services & Manufacturing Science and Engineering across Elanco's global manufacturing network. In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end process lifecycle management, engineering strategy for facilities and automation, and leading the modernization of manufacturing through advanced technologies., * Define and lead the global TSMS and Engineering strategy to support manufacturing platforms, establishing frameworks for process lifecycle management and technical standards.

 * Oversee technology transfer and process validation from development to commercial manufacturing, ensuring regulatory compliance and technical readiness across internal and external sites.
 * Lead global technical support, investigations, and continuous improvement programs to drive process robustness, yield, and operational excellence.
 * Provide strategic leadership for global facilities and automation, managing the capital project portfolio and ensuring GMP/safety compliance for all equipment and utilities.
 * Develop and deliver a roadmap for 'next-generation' manufacturing capabilities, including the implementation of AI, robotics, and advanced digital technologies.