Senior Advisor - Engineering Manufacturing Network Powder​/Solids

Senior Advisor – Engineering

Senior Advisor – Engineering, you will be a key technical expert within Elanco's Small Molecule Network (SMN). You will leverage your deep engineering expertise to provide critical consultation to our SMN manufacturing sites located primarily in Europe and APAC, ensuring the robustness and efficiency of our existing equipment and processes and effective planning for future capital assets.

• Provide expert technical guidance and consultation to SMN sites on equipment and process issues, advising on optimization, design, and troubleshooting for varied product forms.
• Lead technical evaluations for capital projects, product launches, business development assessments, and technology assessments across Europe and APAC, and assist in site master‑plan development.
• Coordinate capital project governance, including budgeting and forecasting, and serve as the lead technical contact for major equipment vendors.
• Develop and share best practices within the global engineering community, mentor and coach junior engineering staff across the network.
• Engage directly in troubleshooting complex technical issues and mobilize other technical experts as needed.

• B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in small molecule pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
• Proven technical leadership capability (site leadership or project based) and ability to influence others.
• Fluency in English.

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in a relevant engineering field.
• 15+ years of significant experience in Animal Health, Pharmaceutical, or similar manufacturing environments.
• Experience with small molecule technologies: liquid formulation, dry/wet granulation, blending, compression, coating, and packaging.
• Familiarity with Elanco Global Standards.
• Experience in a GMP environment with knowledge of EU and/or FDA regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated expertise in technology transfer, process validation, and cleaning validation.
• Direct experience supporting manufacturing sites across Europe and APAC.
• Exposure to Lean Six Sigma principles or other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary or multicultural team.

Travel:
Up to 30% annually, including domestic and international travel.

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.