Process Team QA

elanco; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Process Team QA Associate to provide technical quality oversight for manufacturing operations and maintain site quality systems. You will serve as the Quality SME for assigned streams, guiding investigations and ensuring GMP compliance.

Collaborate with TSMS, Engineering, Production, and Quality Control to identify process risks, analyze quality metrics, and drive Right First Time manufacturing. You will support regulatory inspections, SOP development, and training.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree in a science-related field with relevant industry experience OR a Bachelor's Degree in a science-related field.
• Experience: Demonstrated technical depth in pharmaceutical processes, vaccine manufacturing, or Quality Control.
• Skills: Advanced critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills, plus strong technical writing abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide technical guidance for complex deviation investigations, root cause analyses, CAPA development, Change Impact Assessments, and related quality records.
• Own and manage the lifecycle of quality records within Veeva, ensuring documented, prioritized, and timely closures.
• Perform technical reviews of ESRs, PSRs, and RTS documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with TSMS, Engineering, Production, and Quality Control to identify process risks and drive continuous improvement and Right First Time manufacturing.
• Support regulatory inspections and audits, SOP development, training, and overall inspection readiness.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Investigations

CAPA experience

Education

Associate degree in science

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

Veeva

SAP

Microsoft Office

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 Team QA Associate

As a Process Team QA Associate, you will provide technical quality oversight for manufacturing operations and maintain site quality systems. In this role, you will serve as the Quality Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned manufacturing or laboratory streams, providing technical guidance, quality governance, investigation support, and oversight to ensure robust quality outcomes and continued GMP compliance.

Your Responsibilities:

• Lead and provide technical guidance for complex deviation investigations, root cause analysis, CAPA development, Change Impact Assessments, and other quality records.
• Own and manage the lifecycle of quality records within Veeva, ensuring technically sound documentation, appropriate prioritization, and timely closure.
• Perform technical and content reviews of Event Summary Reports (ESRs), Protocol Summary Reports (PSRs), and Return to Service (RTS) documentation.
• Partner with TSMS, Engineering, Production, and Quality Control to identify process risks, analyze quality metrics, and drive continuous improvement and Right First Time (RFT) manufacturing.
• Serve as a Quality SME during regulatory inspections and corporate audits while supporting SOP development, training, quality governance, and overall inspection readiness.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Associate degree in a science-related field with relevant industry experience OR a Bachelor's Degree in a science-related field such as Biology or Chemistry.
• Experience: Demonstrated technical depth in pharmaceutical processes, vaccine manufacturing, or Quality Control, including experience with complex investigations and impact assessments.
• Skills: Advanced critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills, along with strong technical writing skills.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (preferred qualifications):

• Experience with Veeva, SAP, and Microsoft Office.
• Prior experience in USDA and/or FDA-regulated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

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