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Eli Lilly and Company · 1 day ago

Sr. Director - BRD Analytical Development

Eli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, focused on discovering and delivering life-changing medicines. The Sr. Director - BRD Analytical Development is responsible for managing a team of technical experts to develop and execute analytical strategies for bioproducts, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while fostering talent development and organizational growth.

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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Lead a team of scientists in phase-appropriate analytical development from preclinical stages through commercialization
Align integrated development plans across key functions (Drug Substance, Drug Product) and interfaces (device, discovery, manufacturing, quality)
Set and implement strategic direction for science, technology, and business operations to support pipeline delivery and organizational goals
Allocate resources and assign personnel to new projects based on scope and priority
Monitor project progress, ensure timely execution, and mobilize resources to address technical challenges
Oversee laboratory operations with a strong emphasis on safety, compliance, and inspection readiness
Ensure the team remains current with scientific advancements, emerging technologies, and evolving regulatory requirements, and integrates them appropriately
Maintain compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards governing drug development
Provide technical consultation to manufacturing sites as needed to support product development and troubleshooting
Foster a high-performance culture through effective performance management, coaching, mentoring, and career development; contribute to talent assessment and succession planning
Uphold and promote adherence to company policies and values

Qualification

Analytical developmentManufacturing Practices (GMP)Drug development lifecycleLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsPh.D. in life sciencesTalent developmentRegulatory compliance

Required

Ph.D. in Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or a related life science discipline is strongly preferred
Candidates with equivalent expertise—commensurate with the skills of a Ph.D.-level chemist—and a minimum of 8 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience will also be considered
Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills are critical for success in this role
The candidate must possess a solid understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and the drug development lifecycle to effectively guide projects from early development through to successful regulatory submission and product registration

Benefits

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

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We're a medicine company turning science into healing to make life better for people around the world.

H1B Sponsorship

Eli Lilly and Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.5M
2024-02-12Post Ipo Debt· $6.5M
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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David Ricks
Chair, CEO
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Lucas Montarce
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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