Elanco

Senior Packaging Engineer, Pharmaceutical Development

Indianapolis, IN · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$10k-$20kDetected 8 days ago

GMPCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingAdaptability

About the role

This role is focused on development-stage products across pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and vaccine portfolios, with regular collaboration across global teams in the U.S. and Europe.
This role is well suited for a packaging engineer who enjoys hands-on project ownership, technical problem solving, and working in a regulated development environment.
Serve as the packaging Subject Matter Expert on cross-functional project teams, with exposure to sterile and non-sterile packaging systems.

As a Senior Packaging Engineer, you will support the development and implementation of packaging solutions for Elanco's global product development pipeline.
Own packaging development activities for assigned projects, defining and implementing appropriate primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging solutions from early development through commercialization.
Partner with R&D and Manufacturing to evaluate technical feasibility, processability, and transfer of packaging solutions into commercial production.
Plan, execute, and interpret packaging tests and machine trials, evaluate data, draw conclusions, and support documentation and registration activities.
Collaborate effectively with global teams and external partners to support development timelines.
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.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)
Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical drug product development.
Experience with packaging in a regulated environment.
Strong knowledge of packaging materials, packaging development activities, and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
Familiarity with GMP principles and regulated development environments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional and global teams.
Demonstrated adaptability and ability to learn in a dynamic development setting.

Master's degree in Packaging Technology or a related discipline, or a bachelor's with 5 plus years of relevant/equivalent experience.
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Travel: 10–20% annually • Location: Global Elanco Headquarters – Indianapolis, IN – Hybrid Work Environment

At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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