Eli Lilly and Company · 9 hours ago
MES Architect - IDAP Tech@Lilly
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$124K/yr - $183K/yr
7+ years expEli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, focused on discovering and delivering life-changing medicines. The MES Architect will lead the MES strategy and implementation at the IDAP site, driving the transition to the PharmaSuite platform while ensuring alignment with business objectives and scalable growth.
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Responsibilities
Lead the MES transformation for IDAP, transitioning from legacy systems to PharmaSuite
Define and own the multi-phase MES deployment roadmap in alignment with site expansion and product launches
Serve as the MES Solution Architect responsible for design, integration, and standardization of PharmaSuite at IDAP
Partner with Global MES Program and system integrators to ensure strategy alignment, system compatibility, and reusability
Influence long-term MES vision across IDAP and represent the site in cross-site and enterprise-level MES strategy discussions
Provide technical leadership in the architecture, configuration, deployment, and optimization of PharmaSuite
Collaborate with the global MES team to align on data models, batch execution logic, and system interfaces between PharmaSuite and adjacent systems including ERP (SAP), EWM, and Serialization systems
Lead the technical design reviews and participate in vendor evaluations and capability assessments
Ensure proper design for performance, scalability, and high availability in the MES environment
Drive implementation of PharmaSuite capabilities such as Review by Exception, Recipe Management, Equipment Management, and EBR authoring
Support validation activities including authoring/reviewing of design specs, test plans, and execution records per GMP requirements
Mentor and grow MES technical talent within IDAP, establishing a strong site knowledge base in PharmaSuite
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, QA, and Digital Plant leaders to ensure MES supports evolving site needs
Promote a culture of continuous improvement, technical rigor, and knowledge sharing
Actively engage with peers across Lilly sites to align on technical standards and share lessons learned
Lead project planning, resource alignment, and status reporting for MES workstreams
Track key milestones, risks, and dependencies to ensure timely and successful deployments
Ensure strong change control, configuration management, and audit trail compliance for all MES changes
Prepare and support site readiness for inspections, walkthroughs, and audits related to MES
Qualification
Required
Proven experience implementing and architecting MES solutions in GMP-regulated manufacturing environments
Deep technical knowledge of PharmaSuite including architecture, configuration, and deployment
Experience with batch management, EBR design, material traceability, and exception management
Familiarity with pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing processes, especially in packaging and assembly operations
Knowledge of integration strategies between MES, ERP (SAP), EWM, Serialization, and automation layers
Strong project leadership skills and the ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders and vendors
Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical problems while aligning with broader business goals
Bachelor's degree in IT, computer science, computer engineering or related field
3+ years of MES experience, with at least 3 years directly in PharmaSuite deployments
7+ years of experience in regulated pharmaceutical or medical device manufacturing environments
Experience leading MES system design, implementation, and validation
Experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination
Preferred
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
Demonstrated leadership abilities with the ability to motivate others
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Proven problem solving and decision-making skills
Intermediate knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts
Advanced knowledge of computer hardware and software
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
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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