Senior Engineering Advisor – Small Molecule Manufacturing

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

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.