Job Description

The Senior Packaging Engineer at Elanco will play a crucial role in the global Packaging Development team, focusing on the design and implementation of packaging solutions for various product portfolios. This position requires collaboration with teams across multiple countries and involves leading packaging development from early stages through to commercial readiness.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Packaging Technology or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 5 years in pharmaceutical drug product development with extensive exposure to parenteral packaging and associated regulatory expectations.
Strong technical expertise in packaging development, packaging materials, and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally with global teams and external partners.
Familiarity with GMP principles, standards, and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and implementation of primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging from early development through CT material supply, registration and commercial readiness.
Serve as the packaging Subject Matter Expert across multidisciplinary project teams, with emphasis on parenteral and sterile packaging.
Partner with R&D and Manufacturing to evaluate feasibility, processability, and seamless transfer of packaging solutions into commercial production.
Plan and execute packaging studies, machine trials, data evaluation, conclusions, and documentation, including authoring regulatory submission components.
Scout innovative materials, technologies, and suppliers to strengthen packaging strategies and drive creative, compliant, and efficient solutions.
Author packaging registration documents and interact with our registration team as appropriate.

Benefits

Employees at Elanco are often offered competitive compensation with annual bonus and equity eligibility, retirement plans (including a U.S. 401(k)), and comprehensive health coverage—medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and disability—and even pet insurance. Time-off and flexibility typically include generous PTO, U.S. mid-year and year-end paid shutdown weeks, parental leave, and flexible/remote work options. Employees also benefit from strong development programs (onboarding, course libraries, mentorship, nine ERGs, and tiered leadership programs) that support both professional growth and community involvement.