Associate Director - Joint Process Team
US: Indianapolis IN Tech Center North, United States
Full Time
2 weeks ago
$127,500 - $187,000 USD
Key skills
Leadership
About this role
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.
The Associated Director of the Joint Process Team (JPT) is responsible for leading a cross functional team comprised of both Lilly and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Contract Manufacturer representatives. The JPT Associate Director is the key business relationship owner and is required to build & leverage relationships at all levels of the Contract Manufacturer to ensure projects and materials are delivered on time and within downstream customer expectations. The JPT Associate Director will partner with Lilly’s Process Research & Development group on commercialization (technology transfer, process validation and regulatory approval) of Lilly’s exciting leading pipeline and will be a member of the Flow Team and Extended Site Lead Team within API External Manufacturing (API EM).
Responsibilities:
Lead cross-functional Joint Process Teams to develop and achieve strategically aligned objectives (related to safety, quality, reliable supply and technology transfer) at the Contract Manufacturer
Lead internal process teams (IPTs) to enable successful completion of joint Lilly- Contract Manufacturer objectives
Successfully facilitate and champion quality, technical, and regulatory compliance at the Contract Manufacturer
Oversee production, batch release and shipment/supply chain schedules to ensure reliable supply
Facilitate Joint Steering Committee (JSC) meeting agendas with significant issues escalating from the JPT and strategic topics that require alignment from both Lilly and the Contract Manufacturer
Accountable for Contract Manufacturer performance metrics in line with Lilly’s Global Contract Manufacturing Standards
Liaise with senior management levels in Manufacturing, Quality, Development and commercial Business Units as required
Make regular visits to Contract Manufacturers to increase awareness of operations and maintain working relationships
Partner with Global Procurement and Manufacturing Strategy on due diligence and sourcing activities
Basic Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry/Biochemistry or related science
5+ Years of API Manufacturing experience supporting API production operations and/or technology transfer
Additional Skills/Preferences:
2+ years of demonstrated leadership and/or mentorship experience is strongly desirable
Lead cross-functional Joint Process Teams to develop and achieve strategically aligned objectives (related to safety, quality, reliable supply and technology transfer) at the Contract Manufacturer
Lead internal process teams (IPTs) to enable successful completion of joint Lilly- Contract Manufacturer objectives
Successfully facilitate and champion quality, technical, and regulatory compliance at the Contract Manufacturer
Oversee production, batch release and shipment/supply chain schedules to ensure reliable supply
Facilitate Joint Steering Committee (JSC) meeting agendas with significant issues escalating from the JPT and strategic topics that require alignment from both Lilly and the Contract Manufacturer
Accountable for Contract Manufacturer performance metrics in line with Lilly’s Global Contract Manufacturing Standards
Liaise with senior management levels in Manufacturing, Quality, Development and commercial Business Units as required
Make regular visits to Contract Manufacturers to increase awareness of operations and maintain working relationships
Partner with Global Procurement and Manufacturing Strategy on due diligence and sourcing activities
Ability to externally represent Lilly in a positive, professional and ethical manner
Additional Information:
Some travel will be required.
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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$127,500 - $187,000Full-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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