Project Leader

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.

We’re driven by our vision of ‘Food and Companionship Enriching Life’ and our approach to sustainability – the Elanco Healthy Purpose™ – to advance the health of animals, people, the planet and our enterprise.

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 Leader (Fixed Duration - one year)

As a project leader you will be responsible for managing and coordinating the assigned transfer project, from planning to implementation (Validation), with a multidisciplinary approach that coordinates the different areas involved in the project (Engineering, TSMS, Maintenance, Production, Finance, Quality, Supply Chain, Regulatory and Procurement); both internal and Global including the sites involved in the transfer, all within a framework of HSE, Quality and Sustainability of the project and site infrastructure

Your Responsibilities:


* Project planning and justification: Elaborate the Business Case and detailed work plan, aligned with global financial and strategic regulations.


* Comprehensive project management: Coordinate execution, capital investment control, and ensure compliance on time, cost and quality.


* Multidisciplinary coordination: Facilitate interaction between involved areas and manage key suppliers for project execution.


* Communication and follow-up: Present progress to the Global Committee, lead follow-up meetings and escalate critical decisions in a timely manner.


* Regulatory compliance: Ensure technology transfer in compliance with Quality, HSE and GMP standards.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):


* Education: University degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Mechanics or related careers.


* Required Experience: Minimum 3 years in project management or manufacturing areas within the Animal Health industry.

Specific experience in process transfer of solid dosage forms.

Knowledge in manufacturing process design and budget management.

Fluent English (professional level verbal and written communication).


* International pharmaceutical regulation (EMEA, FDA, Cofepris, SADER).


* Project management and use of tools such as Microsoft Project.

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


* Strong leadership and effective communication.


* Strategic mindset and ability to work proactively ...