Elanco · 6 days ago
Director, Quality Control
Winslow, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
6+ years expElanco is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovation and improving the lives of animals. The Director of Quality Control will provide administrative and technical direction across various QC functions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while driving continuous improvement and strategic initiatives.
ManufacturingPetSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Lead and direct the Quality Control department, establishing strategic objectives, managing significant budgets, and developing a high-performing team to ensure efficient operations and data integrity
Ensure robust compliance with 9 CFR, USDA, cGMP/GLP, and Elanco Global Quality Standards across all QC operations, including documentation, change management, and laboratory investigations
Oversee all aspects of quality control testing, from raw materials to product release, ensuring timely data generation, thorough out-of-specification (OOS) investigations, and proactive risk mitigation
Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives within QC, sharing best practices across the Elanco network and ensuring the validated state of test methods and laboratory systems
Offer expert technical guidance, troubleshooting, and scientific support to the team, developing and updating SOPs, and improving laboratory techniques and procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biopharmaceuticals, or an advanced degree
6 years of experience in a regulated pharmaceutical/vaccine manufacturing environment, with significant experience in Quality Control laboratory operations and personnel management
Proven experience in department oversight, including organizational, budgeting, and strategic planning
Demonstrated ability to lead teams to achieve results and actively engage in the leadership and professional development of team members
Preferred
Significant working and theoretical knowledge to objectively assess procedures, apply appropriate risk assessment, and recommend improvements
Thorough and technically correct decision-making skills
Advanced oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse groups across the organization at all levels, both locally and globally
Ability to use technical knowledge to solve complex problems, recognize and react to the significance of data/results, and lead investigations
Proficiency in lean/5S/six sigma methodologies
Benefits
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
Company
Elanco
Elanco is an animal health company that manufactures and markets a diverse range of products to promote animal health and well-being.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (9)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$252.86MKey Investors
AncoraBill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2023-12-30Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2018-09-19IPO
2017-05-24Grant· $2.86M
Leadership Team
Dave Kinard
Executive Vice President Human Resources, Corporate Affairs & Administration
Jennifer Black
Senior Director, Global Indirect Procurement
Recent News
2026-01-03
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