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Process Engineering Advisor – Lyophilization & Filling
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Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Relocation Packages, Two Weeklong Shutdowns, Parental Leave, Employee Resource Groups, Annual Bonus, Flexible Work Arrangements
Posted 53d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead the design, optimization, and commissioning of lyophilization and filling systems for global vaccine production. Provide technical oversight and troubleshooting for sterile manufacturing processes to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering with 7-10 years of experience in pharmaceutical or animal health process engineering. Must have proven expertise in industrial-scale lyophilizers and a deep understanding of GMP requirements.
Full job description
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!
Your Role:
Elanco Animal Health is seeking a highly skilled Process Engineer specializing in Lyophilization and Filling to join our Global Engineering team. Based at our Global Headquarters in Indianapolis, IN, this role is critical in ensuring the robust design, efficient operation, and continuous improvement of our sterile manufacturing processes globally, with a primary focus on vaccine manufacturing. The successful candidate will provide technical expertise in freeze-drying technology and filling operations, ensuring all processes meet stringent quality and regulatory standards across our international manufacturing network.
Your Responsibilities:
Equipment Design & Specification: Lead the design, selection, and commissioning of lyophilization (freeze-drying) systems and filling equipment for global vaccine production.
Process Optimization: Develop and optimize lyophilization cycles to ensure product stability, quality, and manufacturing efficiency.
Operational Support: Provide technical oversight for the operation and maintenance of freeze dryers, troubleshooting complex mechanical and process issues at various global sites.
Compliance & Quality: Ensure all engineering activities and documentation comply with GMPs and Elanco internal quality standards.
Regulatory Support: Support regulatory filings and inspections, providing technical documentation and expertise for sterile manufacturing processes.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with R&D, Quality Assurance, and Site Operations to transition new products into commercial manufacturing globally.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in process engineering within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or animal health industry.
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a related technical field.
Technical Expertise: Proven experience in the design, qualification, and operation of industrial scale lyophilizers.
Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of GMP requirements within a sterile manufacturing environment.
Communication: Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills to present complex engineering concepts to diverse stakeholders.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
Filling Experience: Hands-on experience with aseptic filling equipment, isolator technology, and vial handling systems.
Regulatory Familiarity: Familiarity with USDA-CVB regulations for veterinary biologics and EMA / EU GMP standards.
Automation: Experience with PLC/SCADA systems and data historians (e.g., AVEVA PI) as they relate to lyophilization monitoring.
Additional Information:
Travel: Ability and willingness to travel 0-30% (domestic and international) to support various manufacturing sites and vendor locations.
Location: This role is based at our Global Headquarters in Indianapolis, IN.
Don’t meet every single requirement?Studies have shown underrecognized 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
Elanco may use automated tools, including AI, to support parts of our recruitment process, such as reviewing applications against job‑related criteria and/or transferrable skills. These tools help ensure a consistent, structured evaluation, but they do not make hiring decisions. All decisions involve a human reviewer. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Elanco Workforce Privacy Notice.
Making life better for animals, makes life better.
Industry
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Indianapolis, IN
LinkedIn followers
413,792
Total funding
$253M
At Elanco, we are united by a genuine love and care for animals. Our purpose - making life better for animals, makes life better - fuels us to break boundaries and inspires us to push further, transforming animal care, going beyond to improve outcomes for animals, customers, and society to create a better, more sustainable world. We are veterinarians, pet owners, farmer’s kids and animal lovers. Our team doesn’t just work in the animal health industry - we live it.
By putting customers’ needs at the center of everything we do, our comprehensive portfolios of trusted brands and focused pipeline are transforming the future of animal care. From developing the first treatment for one of the deadliest diseases in puppies to removing needles from diabetes care to pioneering new sustainable market spaces for farmers, we're raising the bar and making a difference - for animals, for our customers and their business.
Offices: 450 Elanco Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46221, US
Food SafetyFood ProductionAnimal HealthPetsand Pet HealthHealth CareBiotechnologySupply Chain ManagementPetManufacturing
Making life better for animals, makes life better.
Industry
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Indianapolis, IN
LinkedIn followers
413,792
Total funding
$253M
At Elanco, we are united by a genuine love and care for animals. Our purpose - making life better for animals, makes life better - fuels us to break boundaries and inspires us to push further, transforming animal care, going beyond to improve outcomes for animals, customers, and society to create a better, more sustainable world. We are veterinarians, pet owners, farmer’s kids and animal lovers. Our team doesn’t just work in the animal health industry - we live it.
By putting customers’ needs at the center of everything we do, our comprehensive portfolios of trusted brands and focused pipeline are transforming the future of animal care. From developing the first treatment for one of the deadliest diseases in puppies to removing needles from diabetes care to pioneering new sustainable market spaces for farmers, we're raising the bar and making a difference - for animals, for our customers and their business.
Offices: 450 Elanco Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46221, US
Food SafetyFood ProductionAnimal HealthPetsand Pet HealthHealth CareBiotechnologySupply Chain ManagementPetManufacturing