Advisor - Program Manager - Gfd

Eli Lilly Eli Lilly · Pharma · Philadelphia, PA +1

This role is for a Program Manager in Global Facilities Delivery (GFD) at Eli Lilly, a healthcare company. The primary focus is on managing large capital asset projects (>$400M USD) from planning through operational qualification, ensuring safety, cost, schedule, and quality. The role requires experience in industrial or manufacturing facilities, particularly in pharma manufacturing (GMP), and involves leading cross-functional teams and managing stakeholders. It is not directly AI/ML related but operates within a regulated healthcare environment.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead teams to deliver large programs of at least $400M USD or more in capital assets and/or business-critical in nature.
  2. Ability to lead from a regional distance from corporate headquarters while developing and maintaining effective communication with GFD leadership, the project team, governance teams, business partners, and other stakeholders.
  3. Lead with a disciplined, structured approach to project management based on compliance with Company Policies and Procedures.
  4. Develop and maintain safety and environmental execution plans for projects.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor of Science – Engineering field or related to project management or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 10+ Years of previous experience in capital project delivery in industrial or manufacturing facilities.
  • Willingness to travel to locations outside of home state/country.

Nice to have

  • Previous experience on projects or multiple projects of >$100MM.
  • Pharma manufacturing experience.
  • Previous experience managing greenfield projects.
  • Capital Project Management Experience in Pharma manufacturing facilities, such as: Bulk API, sterile products, secondary packaging, Devices and to a lesser extent lab projects.
  • Experience in the following areas: GMP manufacturing, LEAN, Automation, construction, construction quality, project controls, the engineering disciplines, safety, scheduling
  • Demonstrated ability to work from long distances with little supervision.
  • Must exhibit a good sense of judgment in decision making, without the need for management approval while at the same time keeping management informed and engaged on critical issues.
  • Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Ability to influence personnel and organizations without having direct administrative responsibility for them
  • Competency in a foreign language(s).
  • Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent technical certification.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Experience in working and/or living outside the U.S.
  • Demonstrated willingness to embrace the concept of continuous improvement and be an agent for change.

What the JD emphasized

  • The capacity to achieve results and influence through people is critical.