Senior Packaging Engineer, Global Pharma Development

Elanco in; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple relocation packages

Annual bonus offering

Up to 6% 401K matching

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer to drive development and implementation of packaging solutions for its global product pipeline across pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and vaccine portfolios.

You will own packaging development activities, collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams, and serve as the packaging SME on cross-functional projects from development through registration and commercialization.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Packaging Technology or a related discipline, or a bachelor's with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical product development.
• Experience with packaging in a regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, packaging development activities, and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with GMP principles and regulated development environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional and global teams.

Responsibilities

• Own packaging development activities for assigned projects, defining and implementing appropriate primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging solutions from early development through commercialization.
• Serve as the packaging Subject Matter Expert on cross-functional project teams, with exposure to sterile and non-sterile packaging systems.
• Partner with R&D and Manufacturing to evaluate technical feasibility, processability, and transfer of packaging solutions into commercial production.
• Plan, execute, and interpret packaging tests and machine trials, evaluate data, draw conclusions, and support documentation and registration activities.
• Author packaging registration documents and interact with the registration team as appropriate.
• Evaluate new packaging materials, technologies, and suppliers to support compliant and efficient development solutions.
• Ensure packaging activities align with internal standards, external guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with global teams and external partners to support development timelines.

Skills

Packaging development

Regulatory environment experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Education

Master's degree in Packaging Technology or related discipline

Bachelor's degree + 5+ years relevant experience

Job description

Elanco is seeking a Senior Packaging Engineer to drive development and implementation of packaging solutions for its global product pipeline across pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and vaccine portfolios.

You will own packaging development activities, collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams, and serve as the packaging SME on cross-functional projects from development through registration and commercialization.