Director, Quality Control - Winslow, ME

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 ...

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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: Director, Quality Control

The Director of Quality Control provides comprehensive administrative and technical direction across diverse QC functions, including Virology, Microbiology, and Immunochemistry. This pivotal role ensures timely and compliant support for all testing phases, setting departmental strategy and driving continuous improvement while adhering to internal specifications and regulatory requirements like USDA and cGMP/GLP. The Director champions strategic initiatives, manages significant budgets, and fosters cross-site collaboration within the Elanco network.

Your Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Lead and direct the Quality Control department, establishing strategic objectives, managing significant budgets, and developing a high-performing team to ensure efficient operations and data integrity.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure robust compliance with 9 CFR, USDA, cGMP/GLP, and Elanco Global Quality Standards across all QC operations, including documentation, change management, and laboratory investigations.

• Operational Oversight: Oversee all aspects of quality control testing, from raw materials to product release, ensuring timely data generation, thorough out-of-specification (OOS) investigations, and proactive risk mitigation.

• Continuous Improvement: Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives within QC, sharing best practices across the Elanco network and ensuring the validated state of test methods and laboratory systems.

• Technical Expertise: Offer expert technical guidance, troubleshooting, and scientific support to the team, developing and updating SOPs, and improving laboratory techniques and procedures.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biopharmaceuticals, or an advanced degree.

• 6 years of experience in a regulated pharmaceutical/vaccine manufacturing environment, with significant experience in Quality Control laboratory operations and personnel management.

• Proven experience in department oversight, including organizational, budgeting, and strategic planning. Demonstrated ability to lead teams to achieve results and actively engage in the leadership and professional development of team members.

What Will Give You the Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):

• Significant working and theoretical knowledge to objectively assess procedures, apply appropriate risk assessment, and recommend improvements. Thorough and technically correct decision-making skills.

• Advanced oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse groups across the organization at all levels, both locally and globally.

• Ability to use technical knowledge to solve complex problems, recognize and react to the significance of data/results, and lead investigations.

• Proficiency in lean/5S/six sigma methodologies.

Additional Information:  

• Location: Winslow, Maine:  On-Site Work Environment – Excellent relocation package available

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  

• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)  

• 8-week parental leave  

• 9 Employee Resource Groups  

• Annual bonus offering  

• Flexible work arrangements  

• Up to 6% 401K 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