Senior Packaging Engineer, Drug Product Development (m/w/d)
ElancoNorth Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Posted March 17, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
At Elanco, we work to improve the health of animals through innovative products and services for pets and farm animals around the world. As a global animal health company, we provide solutions that empower our customers to advance a vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life. Since 1954, Elanco has committed to empowering veterinarians, farmers, and all those who care for animals with the tools they need to help animals live healthy lives. Healthier animals are the key to making our lives better - This is the fundamental belief uniting all global Elanco employees. That’s why we are committed to the idea that our business can be a unique force for good for all in society. Through our Elanco Healthy Purpose™ framework of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments, we focus on delivering sustainable solutions to advance the well-being of animals, people and the planet. This program also enables our employees around the world to take paid time off to make an impact as a volunteer, offering their time or talent to give back to our customers, causes and communities. #ElancoHealthyPurpose #WeAreElanco
Job Description
As a Senior Packaging Engineer, you will support the development and implementation of packaging solutions for Elanco's global product development pipeline. You will own packaging development activities for assigned projects, working closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory partners to define, evaluate, and implement appropriate packaging solutions from early development through registration and commercial readiness.
Requirements
- Own packaging development activities for assigned projects
- Define and implement appropriate primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging solutions from early development through commercialization
- Serve as the packaging Subject Matter Expert on cross-functional project teams
- 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 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
Benefits
- Employer subsidised pension scheme
- 40 hours/week
- 30 days holiday + opportunity to earn more time off
- Active BGM and health care
- Subsidy for the Deutschlandticket and bicycle leasing
- Meal allowance in the canteens
