Associate Director, Small Molecule Process Engineering-Lilly Medicine Foundry

Eli Lilly

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • $118,500-173,800 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 35,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.Lilly recently announced a $4.5 billion investment to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a new center for advanced manufacturing and drug development. The first-ever facility of its kind, combining research and manufacturing in a single location, the Medicine Foundry will allow Lilly to further develop innovative solutions to optimize manufacturing processes and increase capacity for clinical trial medicines, while also reducing costs and environmental impact.The Associate Director Small Molecule Process Engineering provides leadership and direction to the process engineers to ensure that engineering deliverables are sufficiently resourced and qualified to support the Small Molecule production and business agenda. This role is responsible for the productivity and development of process engineers with the purpose of ensuring that reliable and compliant equipment and systems are used in the manufacturing of small molecule or peptide products. Additionally, the Small Molecule Process Engineering Team Leader leads the process engineering organization and influences across functional teams to support the process engineering agenda, business plan priorities, and compliance plan objectives.In the project delivery phase and startup phase of the project (startup expected 2025 to 2027), leadership roles will be fluid and dynamic as we endeavor to support the project delivery, build a new organization, develop and implement the necessary systems and business processes required to support GMP operations, and build the site culture. This will require significant collaboration, creativity and resilience as the site evolves from a design concept to a GMP clinical trial site.Key Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for establishing a technically advanced process engineering group. This is achieved through several key activities: recruitment, supervision, coaching, succession planning and establishing actionable development plans. This is inclusive of completing performance reviews and development planning.
  • Provide process engineering work coordination and guidance to key functional groups and partners.
  • In coordination with engineering function, set and reinforce standards for engineering work product and utilization of first principles. Partner within Engineering and across functional teams to influence and implement the technical agenda, site business plan objectives, and GMP Quality Plan objectives.
  • Identify, track, and report key indicators of functional performance.
  • Have oversight of engineering related technical issues, improvement initiatives, and technology upgrades. Review and approve engineering related deviations and change controls.
  • Partner appropriately in site planning processes (capital and resource), representing the interests of the team but with a view to the overall site picture and future portfolio.
  • Ensure technical review and approval for documents as appropriate, including investigations, change controls, regulatory submissions, expert opinions, validations, annual product reviews, manufacturing tickets, procedures, process flow documents, personnel qualification strategies, control strategies, technical studies, etc.
  • Interact with regulators, customers, or other outside stakeholders on business issues or in support of internal and external agency audits.
  • Network globally to share best practices, rationale, and control strategies to ensure harmonization and alignment between sites.
Specifically, during the startup phase of the Lilly Medicine Foundry site (2025 to 2027) leadership will be expected to be collaborative, inclusive, and support the broader team to:
  • Build the organization with the necessary capability, capacity and culture to operate this facility to the highest standards of operational excellence
  • Develop and implement the systems and processes needed to run the site, using existing Lilly knowledge and practices where necessary, but also incorporating external experiences and learning
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence by supporting lean principles in their respective area
  • Support the project team as they deliver the facility to the site team, by providing feedback and support
Basic Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred)
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in process engineering role supporting small molecule manufacturing or development activities, preferably in manufacturing
  • Leadership experience preferred
Additional Preferences:
  • Capable of collaborating effectively within a team, making autonomous decisions, and influencing a diverse range of groups.
  • Skilled at fostering teamwork within the department and showcasing essential interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in devising creative solutions to plant, divisional, and corporate issues, while leveraging insights from various functional areas.
Other Information:
  • Initial location at Lilly Technology Center, Indianapolis.
  • Permanent location at the new Lilly Medicines Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana.
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