Quality Assurance Advisor at Elanco in terre haute, Indiana

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. 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: Advisor – Quality Assurance 

The Quality Assurance Advisor is primarily responsible for providing support to Terre Haute Manufacturing Operations and maintaining quality systems in a state of GMP compliance.  The Advisor is also responsible for food/feed safety at the site. The individual influences performance and direction in quality systems by networking with Quality, Operations, Technical Services, Supply Chain, and Engineering Leadership both in Terre Haute and Clinton Indiana locations.   

Your Responsibilities:  

• Influence Elanco Quality and Food/feed Safety Culture and Quality Standards direction and consult on interpretation and implementation of the Standards and common quality practices at the Terre Haute and Clinton sites. 




• Consult/Facilitate complex root cause investigations and critical technical issues




• Facilitate change within the site and globally.




• Ensure site readiness for inspections by various regulatory agencies, maintaining quality and food/feed safety systems and mentoring quality staff supporting Terre Haute and Clinton and contract manufacturing operations.




• Provides technical leadership for quality system management, reviews, investigations and internal audit; Coach and Mentor others to increase general quality knowledge and expectations.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): 

• Education:  Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience- Science related field preferred




• Experience:  Minimum 10 years of cGMP in food, feed and/or medicated/pharmaceutical manufacturing




• Expertise in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, HACCP, Food/Feed Safety and Manufacturing in a regulated environment preferred




• Demonstrated coaching and mentoring skills. Strong documentation skills, strong technical skills, effective communication, interpersonal skills and networking skills, ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and respond to changing priorities, ability to work independently, proven record of decision making and attention to detail, computer applications, statistical analysis, and creative and innovative problem solving.




• Proficient in use of computer systems required (Microsoft Office, Document Management, Maintenance Management, Inventory, Quality Systems)

Additional Information:  

• Travel: NA




• Location: Terre Haute Indiana




• Will be required to be or become a PCQI

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented 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




• Flexible work arrangements




• Up to 6% 401K matching

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