Associate Director – Ts/ms Central Team

Eli Lilly Eli Lilly · Pharma · Indianapolis, IN

Associate Director for a new central team supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing operations, focusing on components, materials, annual product review, and visual inspection qualifications. The role involves leading and mentoring technical staff, ensuring a safe work environment, providing technical guidance, managing GMP documentation, overseeing supplier interactions, and collaborating across functions to implement the technical agenda and business objectives. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline, 5+ years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience, and 3+ years of team leadership experience.

What you'd actually do

  1. Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, leading safety initiatives, and working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals.
  2. Drive safety and quality culture within the organization
  3. Understand the scientific principles required for manufacturing products in area of influence including the interaction of the chemistry, equipment, materials, aseptic processes, and container closure systems.
  4. Provide technical guidance to the TS/MS group.
  5. Understand and influence the manufacturing control strategy for the various operational areas.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s Degree in scientific disciplines
  • 5+ years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
  • 3+ years of experience leading teams
  • Teamwork and interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving and independent decision-making skills
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to influence diverse groups

Nice to have

  • Strong technical aptitude and ability to train and mentor others
  • Previous experience with deviation and change management systems
  • Experience interacting with external vendors, including technical discussions, issue resolution, and change notifications.
  • Understanding of GMP supplier qualification processes (e.g., risk-based assessment, audits, quality agreements, and ongoing supplier performance monitoring).

What the JD emphasized

  • Bachelor’s Degree in scientific disciplines of Material Science, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, Engineering
  • 5+ years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience
  • 3+ years of experience leading teams
  • Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.