Eli Lilly and Company · 4 months ago
R-90118 Senior Director - API Operations (NOT REMOTE - NEW SITE)
US: USA Remote
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$152K/yr - $222K/yr
10+ years expEli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, dedicated to discovering and delivering life-changing medicines. They are seeking a Senior Director of API Operations to lead the manufacturing operations at a new advanced manufacturing facility, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with regulatory standards while fostering a strong safety culture.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead collaboratively and energetically across all aspects of operational readiness and startup
Build an organization with the capability, capacity, and culture to achieve high standards in safety, quality, and operational excellence
Develop and implement site systems and processes, drawing on internal expertise and external best practices
Embed lean principles and a continuous improvement mindset across operations and support functions
Act as the end-user representative during project delivery—providing input on design, commissioning, and startup decisions to ensure alignment with project goals and long-term strategy
Develop and execute strategic and operational plans for Production Operations
Contribute to the site’s medium- and long-term strategic direction
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., safety, quality/cGMP, environmental, financial, legal, HR)
Ensure Production Flow and Process Teams meet Lilly’s Manufacturing Standards for Operational Excellence
Maintain robust control systems to manage operations, identify compliance risks, and escalate issues appropriately
Monitor site and business area performance and take corrective action as needed
Lead cross-functional teams to implement new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives
Develop future management and technical leaders for site and global roles
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
10+ years of experience leading operations within the pharmaceutical industry
Preferred
Experience in API manufacturing and Process Safety Management preferred
Strong knowledge of cGMPs and their application in manufacturing operations
Proven ability to build effective relationships across all organizational levels, including close collaboration with the Site Leadership Team
Demonstrated success in leading projects from initiation to completion—on time, within budget, and to high performance standards
Skilled in developing and managing high-performing, engaged teams with a strong safety and team-oriented culture
Benefits
Company bonus
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
Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)
Company
Eli Lilly and Company
We're a medicine company turning science into healing to make life better for people around the world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.5M2024-02-12Post Ipo Debt· $6.5M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
David Ricks
Chair, CEO
Lucas Montarce
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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