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: Project Manager (Fixed Duration - one year)
As a project manager you will be responsible for managing and coordinating the assigned transfer project, from planning to implementation (Validation), with a multidisciplinary approach that coordinates the different areas involved in the project (Engineering, TSMS, Maintenance, Production, Finance, Quality, Supply Chain, Regulatory and Procurement); both internal and Global including the sites involved in the transfer, all within a framework of HSE, Quality and Sustainability of the project and site infrastructure
Your Responsibilities:
- Project planning and justification: Elaborate the Business Case and detailed work plan, aligned with global financial and strategic regulations.
- Comprehensive project management: Coordinate execution, capital investment control, and ensure compliance on time, cost and quality.
- Multidisciplinary coordination: Facilitate interaction between involved areas and manage key suppliers for project execution.
- Communication and follow-up: Present progress to the Global Committee, lead follow-up meetings and escalate critical decisions in a timely manner.
- Regulatory compliance: Ensure technology transfer in compliance with Quality, HSE and GMP standards.
What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):
- Education: University degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Mechanics or related careers.
- Required Experience: Minimum 3 years in project management or manufacturing areas within the Animal Health industry. Specific experience in process transfer of solid dosage forms. Knowledge in manufacturing process design and budget management. Fluent English (professional level verbal and written communication).
- International pharmaceutical regulation (EMEA, FDA, Cofepris, SADER).
- Project management and use of tools such as Microsoft Project.
What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):
- Strong leadership and effective communication.
- Strategic mindset and ability to work proactively and independently.
- Tolerance for ambiguity and conflict resolution skills.
- Adaptability to work in multicultural environments.
Additional Information:
- Travel: minimal visits to France (Visa needed)
- Location: CDMX
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:
- Grocery vouchers 10%
- Savings fund 13%
- Christmas bonus 33 days
- SGMM
- Life insurance
- PTU
- Vacation premium of 80%
- Annual bonus of 10%
- Additional days off (8 days)
- Discounts by agreement (medical lab, car insurance, Elanco products)
Elanco currently anticipates that the base salary for this position could range from $34,500 MXN to $37,000 MXN Gross 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.
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