Associate Director – IAPI Manufacturing Operations

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Company: Eli Lilly and Company

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.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$118,500 – $173,800

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.

The Associate Director – Mfg provides oversight for the operational resources assigned to the Process Team including Operations Leaders. The role is responsible for the leadership of frontline leaders in direct execution of manufacturing instructions (e.g., batch production record, SOP’s, etc.) used for the safe manufacture of high-quality medicine. The role serves as the key integrator of the cross-functional team to drive safety, quality, and drive continuous improvement as per the Manufacturing Standards for Operational Excellence and the House of Manufacturing. The Associate Director – Mfg provides leadership, acts as a key integrator, has accountability for all of the Process Team, and ensures that appropriate staffing is in place. The role will ensure equipment is maintained in a state of compliance and processes in a validated state.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

• Ensure adequate staff is available to conduct departmental operations.
• Ensure departmental staff is properly equipped to conduct necessary operations.
• Direct operations leaders to ensure operations are conducted in a manner which is consistent with regulatory and business drivers.
• Escalate issues the appropriate management level when necessaryEnsure operations are conducted following all HSE and GMP requirements.
• Ensure self and direct reports are in compliance with necessary training and applicable qualifications for the assigned tasks.
• Ensure performance management and development plans are in place for all operations staff.
• Use appropriate balance of recognition and discipline to drive accountability of staff.
• Ensure adequate supply of material is available to the downstream customer.
• Serve as a coach and mentor.
• Develop business plans for the department and manage the departmental budget.
• Work with functional leadership to organize, prioritize, and deliver on initiatives to drive continual improvements.
• Conduct Employee Relations investigations.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in scientific disciplines of engineering or chemistry / biochemistry.
• 3+ years of relevant foundational experiences in process engineering, Quality Assurance, process development, or Technical Services / Manufacturing Science

Additional Preferences:

• Ability to work with a team, make independent decisions, and influence diverse groups.
• Leadership, interpersonal, administrative, organization, multi-tasking, communication, computer, technical, and problem-solving skills.

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Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ + Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups.

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; 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).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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