Process Engineering Advisor – Lyophilization & Filling

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

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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.

• →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.

• →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.