The Senior Packaging Engineer – Drug Product Development at Elanco will lead the design, development, and implementation of packaging solutions for pharmaceutical, biologics, and vaccine products. This role requires collaboration across R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams to ensure successful commercialization of therapies. The engineer will own the packaging strategy and execution for assigned programs, focusing on meeting performance and regulatory requirements. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a GMP-regulated environment and seeks end-to-end ownership of packaging projects.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or vaccine drug product development
• Experience with sterile/parenteral packaging systems and associated regulatory expectations
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials, container closure systems, and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes
• Working knowledge of GMP and regulated development environments
• Proven ability to operate in cross-functional, global teams with strong communication skills

• Lead primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging development from early-stage design through commercialization
• Serve as the packaging Subject Matter Expert (SME) on cross-functional drug product development teams
• Support sterile and non-sterile packaging systems, including parenteral packaging formats
• Partner with R&D and Manufacturing to assess technical feasibility, scalability, and process transfer to commercial production
• Design and execute packaging studies, validation activities, and equipment trials, analyzing data to drive decisions
• Author and support regulatory documentation and submissions, including packaging sections for global filings
• Evaluate and qualify packaging materials, components, and suppliers to ensure quality, compliance, and supply continuity
• Ensure alignment with GMP, FDA, EMA, and global regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with global teams and external partners to meet development timelines and program milestones

• 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.