Packaging Engineer Specialist

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Your Role: Packaging Engineer Specialist

As a Packaging Engineer Specialist, you will be part of the Packaging & Sustainability team supporting Elanco’s compliance with the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring all packaging meets regulatory, sustainability, and documentation requirements, while driving compliance strategies across the portfolio.

Your Responsibilities:

• Act as subject matter expert (SME) for PPWR and related EU packaging regulations
• Develop and maintain Declarations of Conformity (DoC) and technical documentation for all packaging formats
• Collaborate with global suppliers to collect, validate, and maintain packaging data and compliance documentation
• Partner with R&D and Supply Chain teams to integrate compliance into product development and reporting
• Monitor regulatory updates and translate them into actionable packaging guidelines

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Packaging Engineering or a related technical field
• Experience: Minimum 5–7 years of experience in packaging engineering, preferably within pharmaceutical or medical device industry
• Top 2 skills: Strong knowledge of EU packaging regulations (PPWR) and deep technical expertise in packaging materials/specifications

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

• Experience with SAP or packaging management systems
• Knowledge of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical-specific exemptions under PPWR
• Experience working with global suppliers and regulatory documentation
• Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities

Additional Information:

• Travel: Up to 10–15% annually
• Location: Global Elanco Headquarters - Greenfield, IN - Hybrid Work Environment

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