MQ Tech at Lilly Sr Director - 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

Join Lilly’s Technological Revolution: A Gateway to Innovation and Global Impact

Opportunity Overview: Lilly is on the cusp of a transformative expansion, investing over $15 billion in cutting-edge manufacturing facilities worldwide. We’re on a mission to revolutionize patient care with groundbreaking medicines. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this exhilarating journey!

Your Role: As the MQ Tech at Lilly Sr. Director at our new Site, you’ll spearhead the IT landscape, reporting to both the M&Q IT VP and the Manufacturing Associated VP Site Head. Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping our technological future.

What We Value in You:

• In-depth knowledge of regulatory compliance (cGMP).
• Proven leadership prowess and team-building excellence.
• Agile management of simultaneous projects, with a knack for adapting to shifting priorities.
• Collaborative spirit with cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A creative and analytical mindset, equipped to resolve complex issues.
• Deep Technical Knowledge on Pharmaceutical manufacturing and IT/OT footprint to support the site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and deploy the digital strategy for LP1 facility in alignment with the Global Tech at Lilly Strategy.
• Guarantee IT operational readiness for site launch, integrating systems such as:
  • Infrastructure
  • SAP
  • Warehouse Management & Logistics
  • Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
  • Data Historian and Real-Time Floor Tracking
  • Comprehensive Data Management: Integration, Analytics
  • Digital Plant Innovations and Laboratory Information Management
  • CAPA Systems, Access Security, and Risk Management
• Serve on the Site Leadership Team, driving IT strategy and fostering a culture of excellence aligned with Lilly’s values.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in team recruitment and development.
• Lead talent management, including recognition, compensation, and succession planning.
• Spearhead cGMP compliance and operational excellence initiatives.
• Manage and Control Budget and Capital.

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years leadership experience in Pharma IT, with a focus on API Manufacturing.
• Expertise in MES, Data Integration, and Advanced Analytics..

About the Organization

Lilly IT builds and maintains capabilities using innovative technologies like most prominent tech companies. What differentiates Lilly IT is that we create new possibilities through tech to advance our purpose – creating medicines that make life better for people around the world, like data driven drug discovery and connected clinicals. We hire the best technology professionals from a variety of backgrounds so they can bring an assortment of knowledge, skills, and diverse thinking to deliver innovative solutions in every area of our business.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly 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.

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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