Senior Specialist - API

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in a process-oriented role where being action and date-driven was critical to success.
• Skills: Significant attention to detail and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization to maintain document flow.

• Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Previous experience working within a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) manufacturing environment.

As an Operations Document Flow Controller, you will be a vital part of the Operations team, ensuring that all documentation required for manufacturing processes flows seamlessly according to current standards. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the availability of records for subsequent processes, ensuring real-time compliance, and proactively resolving bottlenecks to maintain operational momentum.

• →Process Development & Optimization: Create, develop, and continuously improve the document flow processes within operations to enhance efficiency and ensure alignment with site standards.
• →Workflow Management: Ensure all documentation moves through the operational lifecycle efficiently, timely, and completely, ensuring they are available for subsequent processes before they are needed.
• →Roadblock Mitigation & Escalation: Proactively identify, track, and escalate roadblocks to processes (such as deviations, QC results, document approvals, and formulations) and work cross-functionally to mitigate delays.
• →Compliance & Real-Time Review: Ensure real-time reviews are completed, deviations are tracked and closed on time, and formulations are available to support continuous production.
• →Operational Oversight: Actively monitor records and escalate immediately in the event that a record is held for any reason to prevent downstream operational impact.

• Must adhere to biosecurity procedures, including gowning requirements and PPE

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 

• Flexible work arrangements 

• Up to 6% 401K matching 

Elanco currently anticipates that the base salary for this position could range from $64,500.00 to $89,400.00 depending partly on the successful candidate’s qualifications, including education and experience. Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending partly on company and individual performance). Additionally, Elanco offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees that includes a company-matching 401(k); vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death ­benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Of course, the compensation is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described above. Elanco reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion, and Elanco’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Elanco employees. Estimated application closing date is (September 18, 2026). Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. 

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.

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

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