Eli Lilly

healthcare

SrDirector-Facilities,Utilities&CapitalEngineering

Katwijk, Netherlands FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Sr Director - Facilities, Utilities & Capital Engineering at Eli Lilly. Skills: Facilities Management, Capital Project Delivery, Utility Systems Management. Oversee all aspects of site infrastructure. Oversee utility systems”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure delivery on time, on budget, and in compliance; Ensure adequate lifecycle management of all plant assets; Ensure continuous state of compliance for infrastructure; Ensure regulatory compliance from an infrastructure perspective; Ensure regulatory compliance from an instrumentation perspective; Ensure monthly and annual financial reporting and forecasting is timely and accurate; Ensure all operations comply with GMP; Ensure all operations comply with Good Documentation Practices; Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements; Ensure compliance with EHS regulatory agencies; Ensure compliance with Eli Lilly EHS Corporate

Industry & Context.

healthcare
Problems you'll solve

problem-solving skills; troubleshooting; deviation resolution

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

10+ years of experience in engineering-related fields, 7+ years in manufacturing, preferably in pharmaceutical or other regulated industries, Demonstrated experience managing large capital projects and facility/utility systems in a GMP environment, Knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations including cGMPs, 21 CFR Part 11, and FDA Computer Systems regulations, Knowledge of facility infrastructure systems: HVAC, cleanrooms, utility systems, life safety, and environmental controls, Knowledge of capital project management methodologies and System Lifecycle management, Knowledge of process safety management principles, Effective leadership, teamwork, interpersonal, and communication skills, Excellent technical writing, negotiation, and presentation capabilities, Ability to work with minimal supervision, manage competing priorities, and drive results in a fast-paced, evolving environment, decision-making, problem-solving, and organisational skills, Ability to influence and develop others

Nice to Have

Ideally bilingual — English and Dutch preferred

What You'll Do.

Oversee all aspects of site infrastructure

Oversee utility systems

Oversee facilities management

Oversee capital project delivery

and performance of physical assets

Drive site's long-term capital investment strategy

Develop vision and operational discipline

Provide supervisory direction

Conduct performance appraisals

Develop talent assessment

Foster a culture of professional behaviour

Develop and maintain site master plan

Develop and maintain capital plan

Develop and maintain engineering roadmap

Oversee administration of capital improvement projects

Oversee execution of capital improvement projects

Coordinate affiliate needs with corporate teams

Develop short- and long-term strategies for capital assets

Oversee management of site services

Ensure engineering drawings are maintained

Oversee lifecycle management of plant assets

Coordinate and allocate resources for operations

Coordinate and allocate resources for project activities

Maintain site facility infrastructure

Ensure regulatory compliance from infrastructure perspective

Ensure regulatory compliance from instrumentation perspective

Provide input for troubleshooting

Provide input for deviation resolution

Provide input for change management

Provide input for safety assessments

Develop and manage annual expense budgets

Develop and manage capital budgets

Control expenses and capital

Ensure financial reporting and forecasting

Supervise monthly reporting of metrics

Ensure all operations comply with GMP

Ensure all operations comply with Good Documentation Practices

Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements

Ensure compliance with EHS regulatory agencies

Ensure compliance with Eli Lilly EHS Corporate

Integrate EHS requirements into business planning

Model desired safety culture

Conduct regular management audits

Establish and monitor metrics for inspections

Establish and monitor metrics for training

Establish and monitor metrics for incidents

Make contributions to quality improvement

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Serve as a member of the Site Leadership Team; Contribute to site-level strategic decisions; Coordinate affiliate needs with corporate teams

Communication Scope

communication skills; technical writing; negotiation; presentation capabilities

Process & Methodology

Capital project management, System Lifecycle management

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. About the Katwijk Site Eli Lilly is investing €2.6 billion in a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Katwijk, Netherlands. This facility will produce oral medicines for cardiometabolic health, neuroscience, oncology, and immunology, incorporating next-generation manufacturing technologies including dock-to-dock automation, paperless manufacturing, and process analytical technology while achieving carbon neutrality and zero waste to landfills. Position Overview The Sr Director, Facilities, Utilities & Capital Engineering is a senior site leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of site infrastructure, utility systems, facilities management, and capital project delivery at the Katwijk site. This role ensures the reliability, compliance, and performance of physical assets and infrastructure while driving the site's long-term capital investment strategy. As a member of the Site Leadership Team, the incumbent will play a pivotal role in shaping the site's operational capabilities from startup through steady-state operations. **Key Responsibilities** Leadership & People Management * Develop vision and operational discipline across Facilities, Utilities, and Capital Engineering functions according to Eli Lilly Manufacturing Standards. * Provide supervisory direction for department leaders, employees, and contractors across all supported functions. * Conduct performance appraisals, salary reviews, and HRP sessions; deve

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