Lilly

Healthcare

AssociateDirector-Engineering

$123–180k Indianapolis, Indiana, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Associate Director - Engineering at Lilly. Skills: Manufacturing operations, Engineering leadership, Quality management. Develop, coach, and build a team. Keep critical manufacturing assets qualified”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure every batch is safe; Ensure every batch is reliable; Ensure every batch is right; Reliably supply medicine to patients

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving; Analytical skills

Eligibility Requirements

Off-hours support required, Occasional travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 4+ years of relevant engineering experience

Nice to Have

Parenteral or sterile manufacturing background, Prior supervisory or leadership experience, GMP / OSHA regulatory knowledge, Problem-solving and analytical skills, Clear communicator at all levels, Proven track record in talent development

What You'll Do.

Keep critical manufacturing assets qualified

Keep critical manufacturing assets maintained

Keep critical manufacturing assets performing

Drive regulatory readiness

Set and track objectives

Mentor and develop recognize performance

Grow capability across the organization

Translate site business plan priorities

Ensure all equipment is properly maintained

Ensure all equipment is qualified

Ensure all equipment is positioned

Develop local processes

Enforce local processes

Develop local procedures

Enforce local procedures

Remove barriers that limit team effectiveness

Staff your team with talent

Staff your team with skills

Serve as a technical authority

Serve as an escalation point

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Clear communication

Process & Methodology

Milestone tracking

Full Job Description

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. **Organization Overview:** Lilly has been manufacturing life-changing medicines for over 150 years — and our Indianapolis Parenteral Manufacturing (IPM) site is at the center of that mission. We produce sterile injectable products in vial, cartridge, and pre-filled syringe formats, and the work done here reaches patients around the world. As Engineering Leader for our Formulation, Filling, and Automated Inspection operations, you won't just manage equipment — you'll build the systems, culture, and talent that ensure every batch is safe, reliable, and right. This is a role for someone who leads from the floor and thinks at the system level. We make medicines people depend on. The engineering that keeps those lines running — reliably, safely, every day — starts with leaders like you. **What You 'll Own** People & Culture — Develop, coach, and build a team that's technically sharp and quality-obsessed. Equipment Reliability — Keep critical manufacturing assets qualified, maintained, and performing at the highest standard. Quality & Compliance — Drive GMP adherence and regulatory readiness across a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Business Performance — Set and track objectives that tie directly to IPM's reliability and supply goals. **Day-to-Day Responsibilities** * Mentor and develop engineers; recognize performance and grow capability across the organization * Translate site business plan priorities into actionable engineering o

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