Employment trends and layoff analytics for the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic industry.
300
Total Affected
Since Jan 2024
1
Layoff Events
Across all companies
1
Companies
With layoffs
300
Avg per Event
Employees affected
0
ConfirmedCompany verified events
1
Multi-SourceMultiple source verification
0
Severance DataWith severance information
Layoffs Over Time
By Sector
Healthcare
300
Most Common Reasons
Elanco Animal Health Inc. initiated a restructuring plan, branded as the 'Elanco Ascend' growth initiative, to generate significant cost savings, optimize its global manufacturing footprint, and align with future volume expectations. This strategic move includes reducing its workforce in higher-cost locations, notably through the closure of its German animal R&D facility and targeted reductions in its manufacturing workforce. Concurrently, Elanco is expanding its research and development presence at its new Indianapolis global headquarters and increasing investments in its U.S.-based manufacturing. This shift is influenced by a favorable tax environment, regulatory reforms leading to improved USDA regulatory review timelines, and greater certainty on tariffs, which collectively create conditions conducive to consolidating key innovation capabilities from Europe to the U.S. The restructuring is projected to deliver approximately $25 million in savings in 2026 and $60 million in 2027, with an overall target of $200 million to $250 million in adjusted EBITDA savings by 2030.
1 event
Most Affected Departments
Research & Development
300
Manufacturing
300
Most Affected Locations
Germany (R&D facility closure)
300
Higher-cost manufacturing locations (general)
300
Indiana (very minimal cuts)
300
Companies in Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
Recent Layoff Events
| Date | Company | Employees | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | Elanco Animal Health Inc 3 sources | 300 (3.2%) | Elanco Animal Health Inc. initiated a restructuring plan, branded as the 'Elanco Ascend' growth initiative, to generate significant cost savings, optimize its global manufacturing footprint, and align with future volume expectations. This strategic move includes reducing its workforce in higher-cost locations, notably through the closure of its German animal R&D facility and targeted reductions in its manufacturing workforce. Concurrently, Elanco is expanding its research and development presence at its new Indianapolis global headquarters and increasing investments in its U.S.-based manufacturing. This shift is influenced by a favorable tax environment, regulatory reforms leading to improved USDA regulatory review timelines, and greater certainty on tariffs, which collectively create conditions conducive to consolidating key innovation capabilities from Europe to the U.S. The restructuring is projected to deliver approximately $25 million in savings in 2026 and $60 million in 2027, with an overall target of $200 million to $250 million in adjusted EBITDA savings by 2030. |