Global Engineering Advisor - Facilities & Utilities

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.

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Your Role: Global Engineering Advisor – Facilities & Utilities

As the global subject matter expert for facilities, utilities, and HVAC systems, you will provide engineering guidance for global capital projects and technical support across manufacturing, R&D, and distribution sites. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring compliant, reliable, and cost-effective infrastructure that supports operational performance and product quality across the Elanco network.

Your Responsibilities:

• Provide global engineering guidance for clean and black utility systems, HVAC, and environmental control systems across the enterprise.

• Advise global project teams on the design, commissioning, qualification, and lifecycle management of facility and utility infrastructure.

• Evaluate existing systems to identify compliance or reliability gaps and develop practical action plans to support business continuity.

• Establish standard design approaches and technical standards to strengthen engineering practices and Community of Practice across the network.

• Partner with Quality and Validation teams to ensure systems align with cGMP, data integrity, and inspection-readiness expectations.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related technical discipline.

• Experience: A minimum of 7 years of relevant engineering, operations, or technical support experience in a regulated manufacturing industry (Pharma, BioTech, Animal Health).

• Practical knowledge of HVAC/Utility system design and troubleshooting in a GMP environment; ability to interpret engineering drawings, control narratives, and qualification documentation.

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

• Experience supporting vaccine, biologics, sterile, or aseptic manufacturing operations.

• Expertise in cleanroom design, pressure cascades, and contamination control strategies.

• Familiarity with Building Automation Systems (BAS), SCADA, and PLC-based controls.

• Knowledge of reliability engineering, asset lifecycle management, and energy efficiency principles.

• Experience managing equipment vendors and engineering firms on large-scale capital projects.

Additional Information:

• Travel: 20–30%

• Location: Global Elanco Headquarters - Indianapolis, IN - Hybrid Work Environment

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrecognized groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!

Elanco Benefits and Perks:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package focusing on financial, physical, and mental well-being while encouraging our employees to pursue our purpose! Some highlights include:

• Multiple relocation packages

• Two weeklong shutdowns (mid-summer and year-end) in the US (in addition to PTO)

• 8-week parental leave

• 9 Employee Resource Groups

• Annual bonus offering

• Up to 6% 401K matching

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