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Your Role: Senior Director, Manufacturing & Quality (M&Q) Learning & Development
As the Senior Director of MQ Learning & Development, you will define and lead the global learning strategy for Manufacturing & Quality (MQ) at Elanco. In this role, you will set the vision, governance, and digital innovation roadmap to ensure every MQ employee is equipped to deliver reliable supply, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. You will lead a global team, partner cross-functionally, and embed a culture of continuous learning, performance enablement, and leadership readiness across all MQ sites and functions.
Your Responsibilities:
Shape and execute a global MQ learning strategy that drives workforce readiness, compliance, and business performance. Lead the transformation of site-level training programs into a harmonized, global framework that balances regulatory rigor with practical, learner-focused design. Ensure alignment between technical training, onboarding, leadership readiness, and continuous capability development.
Drive modernization of the MQ learning ecosystem by leveraging digital platforms, data analytics, and emerging technologies such as AI, VR/AR, and adaptive learning. Implement digital delivery solutions that enhance accessibility, efficiency, and engagement, creating an integrated experience that supports scalable, compliant learning across all sites.
Oversee design and delivery of impactful, compliant learning programs across multiple modalities (live, virtual, blended, and on-demand). Apply adult learning, behavioral science, and universal design principles to develop training that strengthens technical competencies, reinforces leadership behaviors, and meets evolving regulatory standards.
Establish and lead a robust performance measurement framework for learning outcomes, defining metrics, dashboards, and KPIs to assess program effectiveness and ROI. Use data-driven insights to influence decision-making, continuously refine strategy, and ensure alignment with Elanco’s operational excellence and site performance goals.
Build strong partnerships and foster collaboration with Global L&D, manufacturing site leaders, and senior business stakeholders. Serve as a trusted advisor in governance forums to ensure learning priorities align with enterprise transformation objectives. Champion an inclusive, innovative, and high-performing learning culture that enables both people and process excellence.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Life Sciences, Business, or related field
Required Experience: A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in a highly regulated manufacturing organization, leading learning and development or operational excellence, including at least 4 years of direct management experience
Top 2 skills: Strategic enterprise learning and development leadership in highly regulated manufacturing and digital innovation (AI, analytics, LMS, and modern learning design)
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
Master’s degree in Instructional Systems Design, Adult Learning, or Organizational Development
Six Sigma Green/Black Belt or continuous improvement certification
Experience leading global learning programs in matrixed life sciences organizations
Proficiency in AI-enabled learning platforms, VR/AR technologies, and advanced analytics
Proven success developing leadership programs that drive culture transformation and behavioral change
Additional Information:
Location: Global Elanco Headquarters – Downtown Indianapolis, IN – Hybrid Work Environment
Travel: Up to 15-20%
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