Director - EEM Operations ASEAN

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.

At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

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!

Your Role: EEM Operations Director, ASEAN

As the Operations Director, you will lead day-to-day operations across ASEAN to deliver EEM APAC’s business, supply, and financial commitments.

You will drive operational excellence across purchasing, planning, manufacturing, distribution, and import activities.

In this role, you’ll oversee contract manufacturers, strengthen supply continuity, and lead productivity and process-improvement initiatives across the region.

Your Responsibilities:



* Lead ASEAN operations to deliver business plan, financial targets, and supply objectives


* Manage end-to-end product supply from ASEAN to local and regional markets


* Drive productivity, continuous improvement, and cost-reduction initiatives


* Oversee contract manufacturers, ensuring compliance, performance, and supply continuity


* Develop and lead the ASEAN Operations team, fostering a culture of excellence

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):



* Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical/Process Engineering, Operations, Business, or equivalent


* Experience: Minimum 10 years in operations (production, supply chain, technical, or quality) within pharma, animal health, or chemical industry


* Top 2 skills: Strong operations leadership + proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder supply chains

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):



* Strong people leadership, team development, and coaching capability


* Successful record operating in a highly matrixed, global environment


* Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive business results


* Strong communication skills and learning agility


* Experience with SAP, project management, and managing multiple priorities

Additional Information:



* Travel: ~20–30% annually (adjust based on actual expectation)


* Location: ASEAN (with collaboration across EEM APAC and global teams)

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