Senior TS/MS Specialist (m/f/d) - Pharma

**Do you want to make a real difference in animal health?** At Elanco, a global leader in animal health, we are driven by a passion to improve the lives of animals. Elanco Animal Health develops and markets innovative products and services to prevent and treat diseases in pets and livestock.

Become part of **Lohmann Animal Health GmbH in Cuxhaven** and join our dynamic team. As part of Elanco, we have been a world-leading specialist in the production of poultry vaccines for more than 50 years, exporting our products to over 70 countries worldwide. Expand your passion for animal health at Elanco – and join us as a **Senior TS/MS Specialist (m/f/d).**

As a Senior Specialist in TS/MS - Technical Services / Manufacturing Science – you are part of the scientific heart of production, serving as the vital bridge between Research & Development (R&D) and commercial manufacturing. Our team ensures that manufacturing processes are robust, validated, and state-of-the-art to guarantee a continuous supply of high-quality vaccines.

**YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES**

**TS/MS Project Management & Technical Leadership**

• **Lateral Leadership:** Lead and inspire diverse cross-functional teams (Production, Quality Assurance, Engineering) to achieve project milestones through influence and collaboration.
• **Process Scale-up:** Drive the seamless transfer and scale-up of vaccine manufacturing processes from pilot to industrial level, ensuring deep alignment with GMP and pharmaceutical regulatory frameworks.
• **Data-Driven Decision Making:** Leverage complex data analysis to optimize equipment utilization and strategic staffing requirements.
• **Operational Excellence:** Champion a continuous improvement mindset by implementing operational standards, managing critical deviations, and leading Root Cause Investigations (RCI) and CAPA processes.
• **Risk & Compliance:** Maintain the validated state of manufacturing processes and lead technical risk assessments (e.g., FMEA) to ensure robust business continuity and high-quality outcomes.
• **Strategic Sourcing:** Execute the technical implementation of secondary suppliers, ensuring full compliance with internal and external quality and regulatory requirements.

**Collaboration and Communication**

• **Strategic Partnership:** Act as a key technical consultant for cross-functional departments to develop and maintain scalable, cost-effective, and safe production processes.
• **Audit Excellence:** Represent the technical site functions during regulatory inspections and lead expert discussions with auditors.
• **Technical Diplomacy:** Synthesize complex technical challenges into clear, strategic updates for site leadership and global stakeholders.

• **YOUR PROFILE**
• **Essential Qualifications**

• **Education:** University degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Biology, Chemistry, Veterinary Medicine, Biotechnology, or a related life science discipline.
• **Experience:** At least 5 years of professional experience in a pharmaceutical environment, specifically within pharmaceutical production.
• **Compliance & Technical Knowledge:** Familiarity with Global Quality Standards (FDA, EU-GMP) and a solid understanding of aseptic processes.
• **Languages:** Excellent written and spoken communication skills in both **German and English**, with effective communication skills in multicultural settings.
• **Analytical & IT Skills:** Strong analytical capabilities and proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word); experience with statistical software (e.g., JMP) is highly desirable.

**Desired Skills and Abilities**

• **Strategic Thinking**: The ability to develop and implement long-term strategies aligned with business goals.
• **Conflict Resolution:** Effectively resolving conflicts and fostering a positive team environment.
• **Change Management:** Leading and managing change effectively within the team and across departments.
• **Continuous Improvement Mindset:** A proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements.
• **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Effectively collaborating with other departments, such as Production units, R&D, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain.
• **Adaptability and Flexibility:** Responding effectively to changing priorities and demands.
• **Problem-Solving and Decision-Making:** Demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations and make sound decisions.

**YOUR BENEFITS**

• **Competitive Compensation:** An attractive salary package and participation in the company's success through our bonus scheme.
• **Autonomy & Growth:** Room for personal initiative and independent action within a modern, growing global pharmaceutical company.
• **Career Development:** Access to our internal global career network with exciting development and training opportunities.
• **Dynamic Environment:** Work in a diverse and interesting environment where your contribution directly impacts animal health worldwide.