Head of Quality Control (m/f/d)

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.

We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

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!

Key objectives/deliverables:


* Management of Quality Control (QC): Oversee QC department operations, including budgeting, personnel planning, coaching, development of direct reports, and succession planning.

This encompasses ensuring timely testing of all materials (raw, packaging, bulk, and finished products) according to GMP/GLP requirements.


* Testing and Validation: Guarantee timely method validation, new product transfer, and stability testing aligned with production needs.

Ensure test methods and equipment are qualified, and qualified personnel are available for laboratory management.


* Quality System Enhancement: Monitor, develop, and improve the QC quality system, including using key performance indicators.

Define and execute the laboratory's strategic vision for resources, investments, continuous improvement (lean/5s), and budget.


* Continuous Improvement and Productivity: Promote a culture of continuous improvement within all QC processes and drive a QC productivity agenda.

Share and drive best practices within the department.


* Safety and Collaboration: Guarantee health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards in the lab.

Champion a "safety first, quality always" culture, build strong partnerships, communicate effectively with all site departments, and participate in leadership teams and business planning.

Ensure qualified support during inspections.

Minimum requirements


* MSc in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Microbiology or comparable.

PhD is desirable


* A minimum of 10 years of professional experience and technical expertise in pharmaceutical industry, in Quality Control or Quality Assurance


* Minimum 5 years of experience as a team leader or manager


* Proven track record of managing budget and employment development


* Strong expertise with the global quality standards (EU GMP)


* Prioritization skills,


* Written and oral communication skills (German and English)


* Critical decision-making skills


* Strong problem solving skills


* Strong interpersonal skills, ab...