Director - Quality Control at Elanco in Clinton, Indiana

Job Description:

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!

Your Role: Director – Quality Control

As the Director – Quality Control, you will lead our QC operations at Clinton, ensuring the highest standards of safety, productivity, and employee development. You'll strategically plan and execute quality initiatives, oversee regulatory compliance, and foster a culture of excellence in customer service.

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop and communicate a strategic vision for quality control to enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness of QCL labs.




• Lead and mentor a team of 30+ department personnel, setting clear objectives and ensuring talent development and performance accountability.




• Ensure rigorous quality assurance across product quality and processes, proactively addressing potential quality and regulatory issues.




• Drive continuous improvement and adaptation of new processes to align with business needs while maintaining compliance and productivity.




• Oversee laboratory operations, ensuring accurate testing and inspection of materials used in manufacturing and packaging.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field




• Required Experience: A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in quality control or related field; minimum of 3 years of people leadership/management experience




• Top 2 skills: Leadership/Management, Strategic Planning

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

• Experience in pharmaceutical or similar regulated industry




• Advanced degree in a relevant discipline




• Proven track record in leading successful quality initiatives




• Experience with international regulatory standards




• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Additional Information:

• Travel: Up to 10% annually




• Location: Clinton, IN – Manufacturing Site

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

Multiple relocation packages

• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)




• 8-week parental leave




• 9 Employee Resource Groups




• Annual bonus offering




• Flexible work arrangements




• Up to 6% 401K matching

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status