Lilly
healthcare
SrDirectorOperations
“Sr Director - Operations at Lilly. Skills: leading manufacturing operations, operational readiness, startup phase, building the manufacturing organization, developing and implementing GMP systems and processes, shaping site culture, strategic direction, organizational development, cross-functional issue resolution. Leading manufacturing operations—either small molecule or siRNA/oligonucleotide—ensuring the organization has the capacity, capability, and leadership to deliver the site’s manufactur”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver the site’s manufacturing plan; enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations; achieve high standards in safety, quality, and operational excellence; ensure alignment with long-term business goals; ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements; meet Lilly’s Manufacturing Standards for Operational Excellence; manage operations; monitor site and business area performance
Industry & Context.
cross-functional issue resolution; identify compliance risks; escalate issues appropriately; take corrective action as needed
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, 10+ years of experience leading operations within the pharmaceutical industry
Nice to Have
Experience in API manufacturing and Process Safety Management preferred, knowledge of cGMPs and their application in manufacturing operations, Proven ability to build effective relationships across all organizational levels, including close collaboration with the Site Leadership Team, Demonstrated success in leading projects from initiation to completion—on time, within budget, and to high performance standards, Skilled in developing and managing high-performing, engaged teams with a safety and team-oriented culture
What You'll Do.
Leading manufacturing operations—either small molecule or siRNA/oligonucleotide—ensuring the organization has the capacity
and leadership to deliver the site’s manufacturing plan.
Integrating cross-functional support teams and fostering a safety culture.
Contributing to strategic direction
organizational development
and cross-functional issue resolution.
Supporting facility delivery and operational readiness during the project delivery and startup phase (2029–2030).
Building the manufacturing organization and leadership structure during the project delivery and startup phase (2029–2030).
Developing and implementing GMP systems and processes during the project delivery and startup phase (2029–2030).
Shaping site culture and ensuring alignment with long-term business goals during the project delivery and startup phase (2029–2030).
Lead collaboratively and energetically across all aspects of operational readiness and startup.
Build an organization with the capability
and culture to achieve high standards in safety
and operational excellence.
Develop and implement site systems and processes
drawing on internal expertise and external best practices.
Embed lean principles and a continuous improvement mindset across operations and support functions.
Act as the end-user representative during project delivery—providing input on design
and startup decisions to ensure alignment with project goals and long-term strategy.
Develop and execute strategic and operational plans for Production Operations.
Contribute to the site’s medium- and long-term strategic direction.
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements (e. g.
Ensure Production Flow and Process Teams meet Lilly’s Manufacturing Standards for Operational Excellence.
Maintain robust control systems to manage operations
identify compliance risks
and escalate issues appropriately.
Monitor site and business area performance and take corrective action as needed.
Lead cross-functional teams to implement new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop future management and technical leaders for site and global roles.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
integrates cross-functional support teams; member of the Lilly Site Lead Team; contributes to strategic direction, organizational development, and cross-functional issue resolution; proven ability to build effective relationships across all organizational levels, including close collaboration with the Site Leadership Team; lead cross-functional teams
Process & Methodology
Demonstrated success in leading projects from initiation to completion—on time, within budget, and to high performance standards, Supporting facility delivery and operational readiness, Acting as the end-user representative during project delivery—providing input on design, commissioning, and startup decisions to ensure alignment with project goals and long-term strategy
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