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: Process Engineer, Biologics Manufacturing

The Process Engineer is responsible for supporting the operation, control, and optimization of manufacturing assets and technical processes at the Elwood, Kansas monoclonal antibody (mAb) facility. This role serves as a subject matter expert in both process and equipment performance, contributing to development, data analysis, troubleshooting, technology transfer, and continuous improvement initiatives.

In this role, you will play a key part in day-to-day manufacturing operations while also supporting local and large-scale capital projects, including equipment design, installation, commissioning, qualification, and validation—helping drive the future of biologics manufacturing at the site.

Your Responsibilities

• Process & Equipment Support: Provide technical expertise and engineering solutions for process and equipment-related challenges. Support manufacturing operations on the floor by troubleshooting issues and ensuring reliable performance.

• Operational Excellence & Compliance: Ensure processes and equipment operate in a controlled, compliant state aligned with cGMP standards and regulatory expectations. Support investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of CAPA.

• Data Analysis & Continuous Improvement: Utilize data-driven insights to monitor performance, identify variability, and implement improvements that enhance efficiency, throughput, and process robustness.

• Project Engineering & Capital Execution: Support the full lifecycle of capital projects, including design, installation, commissioning, qualification, and validation of equipment and systems.

• Change Management & Documentation: Ensure all changes to processes and equipment are properly assessed, documented, and executed through change control systems. Maintain and review technical documentation such as process flows, specifications, and validation protocols.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and other teams to resolve technical challenges, mitigate risks, and drive successful project outcomes.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical field

• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or a related industry in a similar role

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Working knowledge of cGMP standards or experience in a regulated environment

• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams

• Strong communication, organizational, and technical skills

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience supporting capital projects (design, commissioning, validation)

• Knowledge of monoclonal antibody or biologics manufacturing processes

• Experience with systems such as SAP, AutoCAD, Veeva, or other ERP/QMS tools

• Familiarity with risk and root cause methodologies (FMEA, RCI, QRM)

• Understanding of USDA, FDA, or EU GMP regulations for biologics

Additional Information:

• Travel: <5%

• Location: Elwood, Kansas

• On-site, day shift role (occasional off-hours support as needed)

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Elanco, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you believe you could be a great fit, we encourage you to apply—you may be exactly who we’re looking for.

Elanco Benefits and Perks:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package focused on financial, physical, and mental well-being while empowering employees to pursue our purpose. Highlights include:

• Multiple relocation packages

• 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

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