Advisor-Quality Assurance, R&D Technical Development

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco is seeking an Advisor, Quality – R&D to provide strategic quality leadership across global R&D teams, ensuring GMP compliance for product development, transfers, registrations, and launches. The role partners across functions to shape quality strategy and optimize systems, training, and processes.

The role focuses on CSV, ELN, IQ/OQ/PQ, and regulatory readiness, driving continuous improvement and ensuring inspections readiness with CMOs, CROs, and external partners.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Life Sciences or Master’s with relevant equivalent experience in a technical area.
• At least 5 years in Quality Assurance, Quality Control or related technical field (Pharmaceutical Development, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, etc).
• Expert knowledge of GMP and global regulatory requirements (FDA/CVM, EMA, MHRA/VMD) across CMC and R&D QA from development through registration.
• Proven ability to interpret complex regulations, influence without authority, and drive favorable quality outcomes across multi-disciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Global quality leadership for R&D and project teams, setting quality strategies and coordinating training.
• Oversees CSV, AI governance, ELN, and equipment qualification to meet GxP standards.
• Reviews CMC, preclinical and clinical documentation; manages material release and prepares for regulatory inspections.
• Manages qualifications, audits, CAPA reviews, and Quality Agreements with CMOs, CROs, and external partners.
• Drives continuous improvement with global quality plans, self-inspections, metrics, and ethics standards.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Regulatory knowledge

Project leadership

GxP experience

Education

Ph.D. or Master’s in Life Sciences or related field

Tools

CSV (Computer System Validation)

ELN

IQ/OQ/PQ

Quality Systems

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:

Advisor, Quality – R&D

Position Description:

Provides Quality Leadership and GMP compliance guidance across global R&D teams, project groups, and CMOs to support product development, technical transfers, registrations, and successful launches. Partners cross-functionally to shape overall quality strategy and ensure full alignment with Elanco standards and global regulatory requirements. Proactively drives continuous compliance by implementing and optimizing quality systems, tools, and training tailored to technical development activities.

Your Responsibilities:

• Strategic Quality Leadership & Project Guidance: Serves as a global quality expert across R&D and project teams, setting quality strategies, resolving complex compliance challenges, and developing and delivering compliance training.
• Digital Systems & Equipment Oversight: Drives quality oversight for Computer System Validation (CSV), AI governance, ELN implementation, and equipment commissioning (IQ/OQ/PQ) to ensure digital tools and systems meet GxP and regulatory standards.
• GxP Documentation, Release & Inspections: Conducts scientific and compliance reviews of CMC, preclinical, and clinical documentation, oversees material release (drug substance/product), and leads inspection readiness for regulatory authorities.
• Third-Party & Vendor Oversight: Manages qualifications, audits, CAPA reviews, and Quality Agreements for external partners including CMOs, CROs, and TPOs.
• Quality Excellence & Continuous Improvement: Champions global R&D Quality Plans, self-inspections, quality metrics, and adherence to all Elanco Global Quality, HSE, and ethics standards.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Education: Ph. D. in Life Sciences or Master’s degree with relevant equivalent experience in Technical Area (Pharmacy, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry)
• 5+ years’ experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control or related technical field (Pharmaceutical Development, Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering etc.)
• Expert knowledge of GMP and global regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA/CVM, EMA, MHRA/VMD), CMC-related activities, and R&D Quality Assurance from development through registration.
• Proven ability to interpret complex regulations/policies, influence without authority, and drive favorable quality outcomes across multi-disciplinary project teams.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Vaccine / animal health and/or biotherapeutics (large molecule) development background.
• Experience in equipment qualification (plans, test scripts, summary reports) and computerized system validation (CSV) with IT/Engineering.
• Experience designing or maintaining R&D Quality Systems, standard processes, and compliance training programs.
• Skilled in Quality risk-assessment methodologies Auditing experience

Additional Information:

Expected travel: up to 10% Onsite Hybrid - Speke, UK 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.

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated (NYSE: ELAN) is a global leader in animal health dedicated to innovating and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets, creating value for farmers, pet owners, veterinarians, stakeholders, and society as a whole. With nearly 70 years of animal health heritage, we are committed to helping our customers improve the health of animals in their care, while also making a meaningful impact on our local and global communities. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching life and our Elanco Healthy Purpose™ CSR framework – all to advance the health of animals, people and the planet. Learn more at www.elanco.com.