Eli Lilly and Company · 9 hours ago
Associate Director - IT Systems Program Manager
US, Richmond VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$124K/yr - $183K/yr
10+ years expEli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader dedicated to improving lives through innovative medicines. The Associate Director - IT Systems Program Manager will oversee and align multiple programs to ensure they meet objectives, timelines, and budgets, playing a crucial role in the execution of new API facilities.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead and manage large-scale programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives
Oversee the release train process, coordinating with various teams to ensure timely and efficient delivery of products and services
Determine when to apply Agile and/or Waterfall techniques to manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables effectively
Ensure all projects adhere to GxP standards, maintaining the highest levels of quality and regulatory compliance
Engage with stakeholders at all levels, providing clear communication and regular updates on program status
Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure program success
Effectively allocate resources across projects to optimize productivity and performance
Generate and present comprehensive reports on program progress, performance metrics, and outcomes
Must have a strong business understanding and demonstrated business learning agility e.g. manufacturing processes, lab processes, engineering standards
Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Must be able to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and influence decision making at senior leadership level
Must be able to stay up-to-date with new technologies and evaluate which ones are best suited for the organization's needs
Develop an in-depth understanding of the business processes at LP1. Apply knowledge to assigned solutions to support the business processes. Work with Process Engineers, Operations, Quality, and TS/MS to resolve any issues reported on the solutions implemented
Drive the site adoption of assigned solutions, ensuring alignment with Site and IT strategy, and leveraging awareness of internal and external trends in partnership with the Business SMEs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in IT, project management or related field
Minimum 10 years of experience in program or portfolio management, with a proven track record of successfully overseeing multiple projects
Experience managing large-scale, cross-functional projects and programs
Experience working with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, etc.)
Experience in Pharma and GMP Manufacturing
Must have a strong business understanding and demonstrated business learning agility e.g. manufacturing processes, lab processes, engineering standards
Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Must be able to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and influence decision making at senior leadership level
Must be able to stay up-to-date with new technologies and evaluate which ones are best suited for the organization's needs
Develop an in-depth understanding of the business processes at LP1
Drive the site adoption of assigned solutions, ensuring alignment with Site and IT strategy, and leveraging awareness of internal and external trends in partnership with the Business SMEs
Preferred
Experience managing programs/projects in the pharmaceutical business
Previous experience in the startup of a new facility or clinical development manufacturing site
Proven leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams
Active participation in industry forums and standards organizations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks, manage trade-offs, and make sound decisions
Excellent communication and leadership skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
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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