Sr. Associate, Quality Assurance Validation

elanco; Elwood (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation packages for eligible roles

9 Employee Resource Groups

Annual bonus offering

Up to 6% 401K matching

8-week parental leave

Job summary

Elanco is seeking a Sr. Associate, Quality Assurance Validation for its Elwood, Kansas monoclonal antibody manufacturing facility.

You will partner with engineering, validation, and cross-functional teams to ensure facilities, utilities, equipment, and systems are designed, qualified, and maintained in compliance with regulatory requirements. The role supports data integrity, regulatory readiness, and adherence to cGMP while backing the full lifecycle of capital and validation projects.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering discipline.
• Experience: 5+ years in quality, engineering, or validation roles within biologics/pharma.
• Experience with equipment lifecycle management and CSV.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Provide Quality oversight for capital projects throughout the project lifecycle—from design through qualification and validation.
• Review and approve validation lifecycle docs; advise on qualification strategies to ensure compliance.
• Support CSV activities and improve data integrity across the site.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP; support internal audits and regulatory inspections; promote a Safety First and Quality Always culture.

Skills

Quality oversight

Cross-functional teamwork

Documentation review

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering

Tools

SAP

JMP

Veeva Vault

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: Sr. Associate, Quality Assurance Validation

The Sr. Associate, Quality Assurance Validation serves as a key Quality representative supporting capital projects, commissioning, qualification, and computer system validation (CSV) activities at the Elwood, Kansas monoclonal antibody (mAb) manufacturing facility. This role partners closely with engineering, validation, and cross-functional teams to ensure facilities, utilities, equipment, and systems are designed, qualified, and maintained in compliance with regulatory requirements. The position plays a critical role in ensuring data integrity, regulatory readiness, and adherence to cGMP standards while supporting the full lifecycle of capital and validation projects.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide Quality oversight for capital projects by actively participating as the QA representative throughout the project lifecycle, from design through qualification and validation. Support the design, engineering, commissioning, and qualification of facilities, utilities, equipment, and computerized systems used in mAb manufacturing.
• Review and approve validation lifecycle documentation, including User Requirements, Design Qualifications, FAT/SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols, reports, procedures, and periodic reviews. Provide guidance on qualification and validation strategies to engineering and quality teams to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Support and oversee computer system validation (CSV) activities and contribute to maintaining and improving data integrity processes across the site. Drive continuous improvement and standardization of equipment and system lifecycle documentation aligned with Elanco operational standards.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP and regulatory requirements by performing Quality review and oversight of site documentation. Support internal audits and regulatory inspections as needed, and promote a “Safety First and Quality Always” culture across all activities.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering discipline.
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in quality, engineering, or validation roles within the biologics or pharmaceutical industry. Experience in equipment lifecycle management and computer system validation (CSV).
• Top 2 Skills: Strong organizational and communication skills with high attention to detail; ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and multiple organizational levels. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

• Experience in materials management within USDA, FDA, or EMA regulated environments. Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams or projects. Experience with SAP, JMP, and Veeva Vault systems. Working knowledge of VICH, USDA, and/or EU GMP regulations for veterinary biologics.

Additional Information:

• Location: Elwood, Kansas (Onsite).
• Day shift position. Weekend or evening work may occasionally be required to support operations.
• Minimal travel required (<5%).
• Full-time, permanent, salaried position.

Don’t meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Multiple relocation packages for eligible roles
• 8-week parental leave
• 9 Employee Resource Groups
• Annual bonus offering
• Up to 6% 401K matching

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

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