As a Senior Packaging Engineer at Elanco, you will support the development and implementation of packaging solutions for the company's global product development pipeline. This role focuses on development-stage products across pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and vaccine portfolios, requiring regular collaboration with global teams in the U.S. and Europe. You will take ownership of packaging development activities and work closely with various departments to ensure compliance and efficiency. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on project ownership and technical problem solving in a regulated environment.

• Master’s degree in Packaging Technology or a related discipline, or a bachelor's with 5 plus years of relevant/equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical drug 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.

• 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.

• 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.