Sr Analyst - TechOps IT North America MQ & RD

Company Introduction

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. 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.

We pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that values new ways of thinking and collaboration.

Site Sr IT Analyst – Manufacturing Operations

As the Site Sr IT Analyst, you will be the primary on‑site IT partner for the Elwood Manufacturing facility, supporting manufacturing, laboratory, and business operations. You will maintain reliable and secure IT infrastructure while partnering with Operational Technology (OT) stakeholders to implement solutions that enable safe and efficient operations.

• Ensure reliability, availability, and security of site IT systems and services supporting manufacturing and laboratory operations while troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in a compliant manner.
• Serve as the primary on‑site IT contact for site leadership and liaison to regional and global IT teams, vendors, and service providers.
• Build strong partnerships with business and operational stakeholders to identify needs and deliver effective technology solutions.
• Provide local support for enterprise applications and maintain end‑to‑end ownership of site‑specific systems, including validation and change control.
• Lead and manage multiple technology projects simultaneously, including scope definition, risk management, and status communication.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 5 years of hands‑on IT experience, preferably in manufacturing, laboratory, or regulated environments.
• Technical expertise in enterprise infrastructure (Cisco, Windows Server, Azure) and IT service management (ITIL/Service Now).

• Strong understanding of manufacturing‑related computer systems, HMI, PLCs, and data flows.
• Knowledge of computer system validation (CSV), CAPA, and documentation practices within GxP environments.
• Experience with quality systems such as Veeva Vault.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across IT and Operational Technology (OT) environments.

Travel: 10%

Location:

Elwood, KS – On‑site

Elanco anticipates a base salary range of $75,000 to $125,000, dependent partly on experience and qualifications. Full‑time employees are eligible for a company bonus and a comprehensive benefits program, including 401(k) matching, PTO, medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits.

Benefits 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% 401(k) 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.