Lilly
healthcare
Sr.Director-TS/MS
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“Sr. Director - TS/MS at Lilly. Skills: Technical Services, Manufacturing Science, Leadership. Oversee the site’s TS/MS function. Ensure capacity, capabilities, and leadership for manufacturing plan”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD in applicable related science or engineering discipline, 10+ years of experience in a leadership role managing operations within the pharmaceutical industry
Nice to Have
Deep knowledge of cGMPs and their application to manufacturing operations, ability to build effective relationships across all levels is highly valued, collaborate with the Site Leadership Team to align with corporate objectives, communicate effectively throughout the organization, Experience leading high-performing, engaged teams, fostering a team culture that supports a safe and successful work environment
What You'll Do.
Oversee the site’s TS/MS function
and leadership for manufacturing plan
Provide administrative and technical leadership
Lead the technical agenda for new Lilly site
Shape medium- and long-term site strategy
Oversee all aspects of TS/MS
Ensure validated processes and compliance
Maintain up-to-date technical documentation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Development teams; Govern technical aspects of CMOs; build relationships with Synthetic Molecule Design and Development; Contribute to strategic decisions; collaborate with the Site Leadership Team
Communication Scope
communicate effectively throughout the organization
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. _Lilly is currently constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for the production of API molecules. This facility is intended to provide APIs for current and future products, including new modalities. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the leadership team for the startup of a manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help to build the organization, the facility and the culture to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations._ **Position Overview** The Senior Director of Technical Services/Manufacturing Science (TS/MS) oversees the site’s TS/MS function, ensuring it has the capacity, capabilities, and leadership needed to support the manufacturing plan. This includes administrative and technical leadership across small molecule, oligonucleotide manufacturing, and TS/MS lab areas. The role is part of the Lilly New Site Lead Team, which collectively sets and implements the site’s strategic direction, builds organizational capability, and manages cross-functional issues. The team focuses on long-term business goals, adapts to evolving corporate and external environments, and addresses challenges that span the organization. **Site & Technical Leadership** * Lead the technical agenda for new Lilly site, including small molecule, oligonucleotide manufacturing, and TS/MS lab operations. * Shape medium- and long-term site strategy as a member of the Site Lead Team. * Oversee all aspects of TS
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