Senior Advisor - Engineering Manufacturing Network Powder/Solids

Elanco; De Kiel; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco seeks a Senior Advisor – Engineering to act as a key technical expert within its Small Molecule Network, guiding manufacturing sites across Europe and APAC and shaping capital asset planning.

The role requires mentoring engineers, leading capital project evaluations, and coordinating governance with vendors, while driving best practices and technical excellence across the global team.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical guidance and consultation to SMN sites on manufacturing equipment and process issues, advising on optimization, design, and troubleshooting for various product forms.
• 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.
• 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, and mentor/coach junior engineering staff to enhance technical capabilities.
• Engage directly in troubleshooting complex technical issues and mobilize other technical experts as needed to support investigations.

Skills

Technical leadership

English fluency

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert technical guidance and consultation to SMN sites on manufacturing equipment and process issues, advising on optimization, design, and troubleshooting for various product forms.
• 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.
• 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, and mentor/coach junior engineering staff to enhance technical capabilities.
• Engage directly in troubleshooting complex technical issues and mobilize other technical experts as needed to support investigations.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 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.
• Fluency in English.

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/wet granulation, blending, compression, coating, and packaging technology.
• Familiarity with Elanco Global Standards.
• Experience in a GMP environment with 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.

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