TSMS Director

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Your Role: TSMS Director

As TSMS Director, you will serve as the chief technical leader for Elanco External Manufacturing (EEM) API China, managing a network of contract manufacturers and key suppliers. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the TSMS organization to drive technical innovation, process productivity, and successful technology transfers across all external partners in the region.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a high-performance TSMS team, building technical bench strength in organic synthesis, chemical engineering, and bioprocess technology to ensure operational excellence.
• Govern the full technical lifecycle of API manufacturing, including technical due diligence, site-to-site transfers, process validations (PPQ/CPV), and robust data trend monitoring.
• Drive the process productivity agenda by identifying and executing cost-saving initiatives, yield maximization, and continuous improvement projects to optimize commercial manufacturing processes.
• Serve as the primary technical escalation point, directing complex investigations and root cause analysis (RCA) for deviations and OOS/OOT events while safeguarding SISPQ.
• Cultivate strong technical networks with Global TSMS and cross-functional partners in R&D, Quality, and Procurement to align local execution with global technical milestones.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Ph.D. degree in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, or related Chemical/Pharmaceutical Sciences.
• Experience: A minimum of 8-10 years of progressive technical experience in cGMP pharmaceutical API process development, tech transfer, and commercial manufacturing, including proven people leadership.
• Strong theoretical background in small molecule organic synthesis and large-scale manufacturing unit operations; fluent in English and Mandarin (spoken/written).

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

• Overseas education or professional experience within global Pharma or CDMOs.
• Direct technical management experience overseeing external manufacturing partners (CMOs/Suppliers).
• Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DoE), statistical process data tools, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Understanding of global CMC regulatory requirements, post-approval change guidelines, and VICH standards.
• Knowledge of analytical methods, fermentation processes, or finished product manufacturing.

Additional Information:

• Travel: 30-35%
• Location: Shanghai, China - [On-site]

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