Lohmann Animal Health/Elanco | Germany | 27xxx Cuxhaven | Permanent position | Full time | Published since: 17.07.2026 on stepstone.de
Head of Viral Vaccine Production - Pharma (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. 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!
Elanco Animal Health is one of the world's leading animal health companies. We develop and distribute innovative products and services to prevent and treat diseases in domestic and commercial animals. We create added value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders and the entire society. With our long-standing tradition in animal health, we help our customers maintain and improve the health of their animals.
Lohmann Animal Health GmbH – the world's leading specialist in the production of poultry vaccines – has been part of Elanco since 2014. With our innovative products and services, we want to take responsibility for the community and enrich the lives of people and animals. Our vaccines are exported to over 70 countries worldwide. With over 180 employees and a long-term company history, Lohmann Animal Health GmbH offers an exciting, international and effective working environment. Your role: Leiter (m/w/d) Produktion Virale Impfstoffe – Gestalten The future of animal health at Elanco!
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
REQUIREMENTS AND EXPENDITURE Total responsibility for the production of viral vaccines, including the management of a team of about 30 employees in the upstream processing (USP), downstream processing (DSP), central service (CS) and environmental monitoring (EM).
Management and development of the Process Team, consisting of production group leaders as well as the support functions Engineering, Technical Services & Manufacturing Science (TSMS) and Quality, to ensure production and continuous process optimization.
Ensuring efficient and smooth production processes and strategic production planning.
Continuous maintenance, optimization and establishment of standardized production processes according to GMP standards.
What you bring: A successfully completed university degree in biology, bio-, process- or engineering technology, chemistry, veterinary medicine or a comparable discipline.
At least 2 years, ideally over 5 years, relevant leadership experience with personnel responsibility in a production environment.
Knowledge and practical experience in a highly regulated environment, especially with GMP or FDA standards.
German and very good English knowledge in word and writing.
Embossed self-motivation, a structured and result-oriented mode of operation and high flexibility.
Safe handling of MS Office applications and SAP.
What we offer you: An exciting and versatile working environment in a modern, globally active and growing pharmaceutical company.
Comprehensive design options and free space for own initiative.
Attractive development and career opportunities in a dynamic and forward-looking environment.
Your advantages at Elanco: Corporate fitness offers
Food aid
Corporate Benefits Access
Employer-funded pension
Regular team events
30 days of year
Performance-friendly and attractive remuneration included bonus payment
A 40-hour week
Location
 | Lohmann Animal Health/Elanco | |
| 27472 Cuxhaven | ||
| Germany |
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