Lilly

Healthcare

AssociateDirector-ITSystemsDeliveryLead

$125–183k Houston, Texas, United States FULL TIME
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Associate Director - IT Systems Delivery Lead at Lilly. Skills: Program Management, Release Train Engineering, GxP Compliance. Supervise and align multiple programs. Ensure programs meet objectives, timelines, budgets”

Industry & Context.

Healthcare
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

5-10% Business Travel, Occasional extended hour work, Occasional off-hour work

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Project Management or related field, 10+ years of experience in program or portfolio management, Understanding of project management methodologies, Understanding of software development methodologies, Experience in Pharma and GMP Manufacturing

Nice to Have

Experience managing programs/projects in pharmaceutical business, Experience in startup of new facility or clinical development manufacturing site, Experience handling large-scale, cross-functional projects and programs, Active participation in industry forums

What You'll Do.

Supervise and align multiple programs

Ensure programs meet objectives

Identify interdependencies

Ensure seamless integration between initiatives

Manage potential risks

Manage cross-connections

Manage resource exchanges

Drive cohesive execution across organization

Balance strategic priorities with practical deliverables

Ensure programs align with overall Strategy

Deliver desired outcomes efficiently and within budget

Drive business and strategic financial plan conversations

Lead and manage large-scale programs

Oversee the release train process

Coordinate with various teams

Ensure timely and efficient delivery

Determine when to apply Agile techniques

Determine when to apply Waterfall techniques

Ensure projects adhere to GxP standards

Engage with stakeholders at all levels

Provide clear communication

Provide regular updates on program status

Identify potential risks

Develop mitigation strategies

Effectively allocate resources across projects

Generate comprehensive reports on program progress

Present performance metrics and outcomes

Stay up-to-date with new technologies

Evaluate technologies for organization's needs

Develop in-depth understanding of business processes

Apply knowledge to assigned solutions

Support business processes

Resolve issues reported on solutions implemented

Drive site adoption of assigned solutions

Leverage awareness of internal and external trends

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Business SMEs

Communication Scope

Communicate complex technical information; Influence decision making

Process & Methodology

Agile, Waterfall, Scrum

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. **Associate Director – IT Systems Delivery Lead** **This is an opportunity you don’t want to miss!** Lilly is entering an exciting period of growth, and we are committed to delivering innovative medicines to patients around the world. Lilly is investing to create several new state-of-the-art manufacturing sites. These brand-new facilities will utilize the latest technology for API and Dry products Manufacturing and will include several platforms including Peptides, Small Molecules, Bio Conjugates, Oligonucleotides and Drug Substance Manufacturing, as well as Dry Products Manufacturing. This is an exciting once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help build and operate a new site. These new sites will be built using the latest high-tech equipment, advanced highly integrated and automated manufacturing systems, and have a focus on minimizing the impact to our environment. **What You’ll Be Doing** : You will be part of Technology at Lilly MQ (Manufacturing and Quality), an organization that drives manufacturing operational excellence and productivity efforts through utilization of technology. Technology at Lilly MQ strives to enable the making of medicine “with safety first and quality always”. The Delivery for MQ Technology at Lilly will play a crucial role in supervising and aligning multiple programs to ensure they meet their intended objectives, timelines, budgets and impacts. This role requires a deep understanding of each program'

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