Thomas Armstrong
Manufacturing and Compliance Executive with over 25 years of experience leading teams from a position of inclusion, collaboration, and empowerment.
- Role
- Executive Director at Elanco
- Location
- Durham, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Thomas Armstrong
I am a senior manufacturing and operations leader with deep experience building, scaling, and optimizing complex biopharmaceutical production environments. My background includes cell therapy, vaccines, large-scale facility start-ups, and global technical operations across the U.S. and Europe. I\'ve led teams through transformational growth - including launching a sq. ft. biopharmaceutical facility, directing global production of Merck\'s Ebola Vaccine (ERVEBO), and managing multi-year strategic capital projects. I focus on operational excellence, Lean/Six Sigma systems, regulatory readiness (FDA/El]), and creating high-performance organizations aligned with business strategy. I thrive in roles requiring strong leadership across Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Validation. My approach blends disciplined execution with a people-first culture that strengthens engagement, compliance, and long-term capability. Core strengths: • Cell Therapy & Vaccine Operations • Site Leadership & Operational Readiness • Tech Transfer & Capital Project Delivery • GMP Compliance & Inspection Readiness • Lean/Six Sigma & Performance Systems • Large-Scale Start-up & Scale-up I am open to VP-level and site leadership roles where I can drive manufacturing excellence and help organizations achieve technical, operational, and commercial milestones.
Experience
Executive Director
Mar 2026 — Present · Elwood, KS, US
Education
Delaware Valley University
MBA, International/Global Studies
2012
DeVry University
B.S. Operations Management, Operations Management and Supervision
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