Senior Advisor - Engineering Manufacturing Network Powder/Solids

Elanco Tiergesundheit AG; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco Animal Health is seeking a Senior Advisor - Engineering to act as a key technical expert for the Small Molecule Network across Europe and APAC. You will optimize equipment, lead capital projects, and guide site masters plans while mentoring engineers globally.

The role requires a B.S. in engineering, 10+ years in small molecule pharma manufacturing, and fluency in English. Travel up to 30% is expected as part of global collaboration and project execution.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 10 years' experience in small molecule pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Proven technical leadership capability and ability to influence others.
• Fluent English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical guidance for manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Lead capital project evaluations and technology assessments across Europe and APAC sites.
• Coordinate capital project governance, budgeting, and vendor interactions.
• Share best practices and mentor junior engineers across the network.
• Engage in troubleshooting and support for complex technical issues.

Skills

Technical leadership

Fluency in English

Education

B.S. in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

M.S. or Ph.D. in related engineering field

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: Senior Advisor - Engineering

As a 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. In this role, you will be responsible for advancing technical solutions for a diverse portfolio of technologies including liquid formulation, dry/wet granulation, blending, compression, coating, and packaging. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on a global scale, mentor other engineers, and solve complex challenges that are critical to our manufacturing strategy.

Your Responsibilities

• Technical Guidance & Process Optimization: Provide expert technical guidance and consultation to Elanco's Small Molecule Network sites on manufacturing equipment and process issues, advising on optimization, design, and troubleshooting for various product forms.
• Strategic Project Leadership: Lead technical evaluations for capital projects, product launches, business development assessments, and technology assessments across Europe and APAC sites, and assist in site master plan development.
• Capital Project Governance & Vendor Management: Coordinate capital project governance, including budgeting and forecasting, within the network, and serve as the lead technical contact for major equipment vendors.
• Knowledge Sharing & Engineering Development: Develop and share best practices within the global engineering community, and mentor/coach junior engineering staff across the network to enhance technical capabilities.
• Direct Technical Troubleshooting: Engage directly in troubleshooting complex technical issues and mobilize other technical experts as needed to support engineering investigations.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)

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

What will set you apart (preferred qualifications)

• 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 in a variety of small molecule technologies and platforms such as liquid formulation, dry granulation/wet granulation, blending, compression, coating, and packaging technology.
• Familiarity with Elanco Global Standards.
• Experience in a GMP environment with a working knowledge of EU and/or FDA regulatory compliance requirements.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to work with self-direction and as part of a multidisciplinary and/or multicultural team.

Additional Information

• 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 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.