Associate Director, Ts/ms Manufacturing Cmc Project Management

Eli Lilly Eli Lilly · Pharma · Indianapolis, IN

Associate Director, TS/MS Manufacturing CMC Project Management role at Eli Lilly, focused on integrating Manufacturing CMC elements for molecule commercialization and managing the development and implementation of technical plans for commercially manufactured molecules. The role leads cross-functional teams to ensure integrated CMC plans, accelerate medicine delivery, and coordinate Global Product Assessments. It requires strong project management, leadership, and communication skills within the pharmaceutical manufacturing context.

What you'd actually do

  1. Responsible for leading a Development and Manufacturing (central and site) team of moderate to high complexity and scope through development and execution of project plans that deliver strategic and operational objectives.
  2. Support the Development CM&C teams in developing strategies and implementing operational plans to deliver required materials (such as API, drug product formulations, registration stability lots, clinical trial materials, etc.) as needed to support a particular project.
  3. Develop and manage an integrated Post Launch Technical Agenda for assigned molecules to support launch/commercial needs, reliable supply and productivity objectives.
  4. Responsible for delivery of project milestones on time and within scope through the utilization of project management approaches and tools.
  5. Responsible for facilitating Manufacturing Reviews and other governance alignment

Skills

Required

  • BSc
  • Minimum 5 to 10 years’ experience in more than one Pharmaceutical Development CM&C function OR Pharmaceutical Manufacturing function/site
  • Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams
  • Demonstrated project management experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge of CM&C aspects of Commercialization and Commercial Manufacturing
  • Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills, self-management and organizational skills.

Nice to have

  • MSc in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Project Management, or MBA
  • Demonstrated knowledge of CM&C aspects of Pharmaceutical Drug Development
  • Experience in Technical Services/Manufacturing Services, Manufacturing Operations, and/or QA/QC within Pharmaceutical Manufacturing highly desirable.
  • Experience with Smartsheet as a Project Management tool.
  • Master’s in project management, PMP Certification, or MBA

What the JD emphasized

  • Minimum 5 to 10 years’ experience in more than one Pharmaceutical Development CM&C function OR Pharmaceutical Manufacturing function/site
  • Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams
  • Demonstrated project management experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge of CM&C aspects of Commercialization and Commercial Manufacturing