Eli Lilly and Company · 2 weeks ago
Sr. Director - Engineering (Facilities & Utilities)
Glen Allen, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$164K/yr - $240K/yr
10+ years expEli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, focused on discovering and bringing life-changing medicines to those in need. The Senior Director of Engineering – Facilities and Utilities will lead site operations related to facilities and utilities, ensuring the infrastructure is in place to support both the startup and long-term manufacturing operations.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Guide the development and implementation of systems and business processes required for GMP operations
Help build the site’s culture and operational readiness
Collaborate closely with other Site Lead Team members to manage evolving responsibilities and ensure alignment with corporate objectives
Be a collaborative, inclusive, and energetic leader, supporting the broader Lead Team
Build an organization with the capability, capacity, and culture to operate the facility to the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence
Define site engineering facilities priorities and roadmap; develop and implement systems and processes by leveraging internal expertise and external best practices
Serve on the site HSE Lead Team to ensure a strong safety focus throughout project delivery and startup
Act as the end user representative during project delivery—providing input on design, commissioning, and startup to align with both project and long-term site goals
Develop and adapt the organizational structure to ensure the right resources and leadership are in place for full-scale GMP manufacturing
Ensure systems are established and executed to achieve a qualified and safe state for equipment, processes, utilities, and facilities
Build strong technical relationships with corporate functions and champion strategic initiatives at the site level
Lead collaboratively and energetically, supporting the broader Lead Team
Define engineering priorities and roadmap; implement systems and processes using both internal expertise and external best practices
Ensure safety is embedded throughout project delivery and startup as a member of the site HSE Lead Team
Represent end-user needs during project delivery—providing input on design, commissioning, and startup to align with both immediate and long-term goals
Develop and adjust the organizational structure to ensure the right resources and leadership are in place for GMP manufacturing
Establish and execute systems to achieve a qualified and safe state for equipment, processes, utilities, and facilities
Foster strong technical partnerships with corporate teams and champion strategic initiatives at the site level
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
10+ years of experience leading teams in the pharmaceutical industry
5+ years of experience in API and aseptic manufacturing
Preferred
Strong knowledge of cGMPs and their application in manufacturing operations
Proven ability to build effective relationships across all levels, including close collaboration with the Site Leadership Team
Demonstrated success in leading end-to-end projects on time, within budget, and to high standards
Skilled in developing high-performing, engaged teams and fostering a strong, safety-focused culture
Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM)
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
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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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