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: Project Manager (Engineering / Capital Projects)

As a Project Manager, you will lead capital engineering projects from initial scoping through execution, ensuring alignment with site and global engineering standards. In this role, you will provide technical leadership, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and ensure all activities meet cGMP and regulatory requirements within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Your Responsibilities:
• Lead capital projects end-to-end, including planning, design, execution, and validation
• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and contractor performance to meet business objectives
• Partner with Global Engineering and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with standards and site priorities
• Develop technical specifications and support installation, commissioning, and validation of equipment and facilities
• Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, EU, and other regulatory requirements throughout project lifecycle

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
• Education: Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in engineering
• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in engineering project management within a regulated manufacturing environment
• Top 2 skills: Strong project management and technical engineering capability + ability to influence and drive decisions across cross-functional teams

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biologics, or animal health manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of cGMP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, and related regulatory requirements
• Proficiency with engineering tools such as AutoCAD
• Experience supporting validation, commissioning, and system upgrades
• Strong communication, analytical thinking, and financial acumen

Additional Information:
• Requires strong project leadership and technical/process knowledge
• Works within defined budgetary and financial objectives
• May require off-schedule work (on-site or off-site)
• Less than 10% travel required annually
• Completion of post-offer exam, work simulation, or administrative skills testing may be required

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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