Senior Director, Engineering & Maintenance

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering-related discipline.
• Required Experience: 10+ years of experience in maintenance and/or engineering in a regulated industry, including 5+ years of leadership experience.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale capital projects (>$10M).
• Deep expertise in Reliability Excellence (REx) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).

• Advanced degree such as MBA or MS in Engineering Management
• Experience in monoclonal antibody, vaccine and/or recombinant protein manufacturing.
• Experience in biological manufacturing including cell culture, purification (separation technologies, chromatography, tangential flow filtration), viral inactivation and cleaning / sterilization processes in a biological environment.
• Experience with SAP PM/MM modules.
• Experience in commissioning, qualification and validation activities associated with aseptic processes, technology transfers and new product commercialization.
• Experience in capital project design, development, and execution.
• Understanding of USDA, FDA, and EU GMP regulatory standards for veterinary biologics.

• →Strategic Asset Management: Develop and execute a multi-year engineering strategy aligned with Elanco 2030, utilizing Reliability Excellence (REx) to maximize asset uptime and support future site growth.
• →Capital Portfolio Leadership: Direct the site’s CAPEX investments and Master Plan, partnering with Global Engineering to deliver complex projects on time, within budget, and in full compliance.
• →Operational Excellence & Sustainability: Oversee reliable maintenance and utility operations using SAP-driven predictive programs while advancing energy efficiency in line with Elanco’s ESG goals.
• →Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Champion a "Safety First" culture, ensuring all technical processes and equipment meet rigorous GxP, HSE, and global regulatory requirements (FDA, USDA, etc.).
• →People & Financial Leadership: Lead and mentor a high-performing technical team while managing OPEX and CAPEX budgets to ensure fiscal responsibility and a values-driven work environment.

• Travel: <5%

• Schedule: Monday–Friday with flexibility based on business needs

• Location: Elwood, Kansas (onsite)

Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification. You may be the right candidate for this role or others.