Elanco Animal Health

Manager-Manufacturing Cell Lab

Elanco Animal Health$85K — $110K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field
  • 5-8 years of experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment
  • Leadership experience in a laboratory setting
  • Strong knowledge of cGMP manufacturing and quality systems
  • Expertise in continuous improvement methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations of the cell laboratory and drive performance metrics
  • Ensure compliance with cGMP regulations through quality system oversight
  • Develop and mentor a high-performing laboratory team
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to address technical issues and optimize processes
  • Manage laboratory resources and production schedules to meet operational goals

Benefits

  • Opportunity to develop leadership skills in a dynamic environment
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Focus on safety and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Engagement in strategic operational initiatives
  • Potential for career growth within a reputable manufacturing organization
Full Job Description
Your Role: Cell Lab Manager As a Cell Lab Manager, you will be part of the Manufacturing organization leading cell culture laboratory operations in a cGMP-regulated manufacturing environment. In this role, you will be responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring regulatory compliance, developing a high-performing laboratory team, and supporting the safe and efficient production of biological products. Your Responsibilities: Lead daily cell laboratory operations by driving departmental performance, production metrics, and alignment with site business objectives. Oversee quality systems, including change controls, CAPAs, deviations, and quality reviews to ensure compliance with cGMP requirements and site standards. Develop, coach, and mentor a high-performing laboratory team while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Partner with Engineering, Quality, TSMS, and Manufacturing to resolve technical issues, optimize laboratory processes, and execute strategic initiatives. Manage laboratory resources, operational planning, and production schedules while utilizing root cause problem-solving methodologies to improve performance and support the site Business Plan. What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field. Experience: A minimum of 5-8 years of experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment, with significant experience in a leadership role. Top 2 skills: Strong leadership and people development skills combined with expertise in cGMP manufacturing, quality systems, and continuous improvement. What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications): Experience leading cell culture or biologics manufacturing operations in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or vaccine manufacturing environment. Demonstrated experience managing change controls, CAPAs, deviation investigations, and quality improvement initiatives. Strong knowledge of LEAN manufacturing and root cause problem-solving methodologies. Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leadership while driving strategic operational initiatives. Experience managing departmental budgets, production planning, and manufacturing performance metrics.

About Elanco Animal Health

Elanco Animal Health is an American pharmaceutical company that develops and produces products for animal health. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Greenfield, Indiana. Elanco produces a wide range of products for both livestock and pets, including vaccines, antibiotics, and parasiticides. The company operates in more than 90 countries and has a global workforce of over 5,500 employees. Elanco was spun off from Eli Lilly and Company in 2018 and became a publicly traded company in September of that year. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ELAN.
Learn more about Elanco Animal Health
Size
9,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$560 million
5 Year Trend
+10.3%
Revenue
$3.2 billion
NASDAQ

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