Principal Associate - Qa

Eli Lilly Eli Lilly · Pharma · Indianapolis, IN

This role is for a Principal Associate in Quality Assurance at Eli Lilly, focusing on providing quality oversight for clinical trial materials, specifically in packaging and release. The responsibilities include ensuring cGMP compliance, managing document control, reviewing batch records, investigating deviations, and supporting regulatory audits. The role requires a STEM degree and 3-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with a strong knowledge of cGMPs and FDA regulations.

What you'd actually do

  1. Ensure appropriate execution of the Quality Systems to sustain cGMP compliance.
  2. Ensure adequate document control and data integrity for packaging instructions and cGMP standards.
  3. Review/approve/release batch records.
  4. Create/verify Certificates of Analysis.
  5. Provide quality support for packaging operation.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in STEM related field, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing
  • Strong knowledge of cGMPs
  • Strong knowledge of Quality Systems
  • Strong knowledge of FDA Regulations
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work under time pressure
  • Good judgement in making decisions under minimal supervision
  • Excellent teamwork skills

Nice to have

  • CT packaging experience
  • SAP Power user experience
  • Standard Operating Procedure writer experience
  • Ability to work across functional areas with people of all levels of the organization
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated interpersonal and networking skills
  • Ability to gather, edit, organize, and summarize information from multiple sources including databases, websites, site interviews and audits
  • Ability to influence team interactions and lead initiatives

What the JD emphasized

  • cGMP compliance
  • Quality Systems
  • FDA Regulations