Sr. Director, Parenteral Engineering

Engineering Sr. Director- Parenteral EngineeringAt 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.The Engineering Sr. Director- Parenteral Engineering role is a critical role to ensure we continue to make progress towards our mission and our culture. This role will play a critical role in leading various strategic initiatives and ensuring the network is operating effectively.Strategic Processes and ProjectsProactively assess strategic and capability gaps / opportunities across sites and partner with PDN LT members to drive improvementEnsure thorough and meaningful measurement and analytics on key questions to help drive the business and better serve our customersSupport annual strategic planning and business plan processes, including ongoing prioritization of initiatives.Lead and manage special projectsAnticipate and facilitate the resolution of issues that impact key project deliverables and facilitate understanding and resolution of issuesDrive Operational ExcellenceLead and facilitate key project meetings and ensure follow up on actionsManage meeting agendas, pre-reads and follow upsEnsure appropriate governance in place to ensure safety, quality, agility and execution to drive most important workMonitor the progress on milestones and take action to escalate/remove barriers.Support sites to facilitate consistent processes and efficient planning. Drive operational process improvements, best practice sharing and cost efficienciesEffective CommunicationDrive connectivity between sites, functions and networks to ensure alignment of strategic objectivesDrive documentation and communication of key decisions, actions, and key modifications in time, budget, scope, and risk to key stakeholdersRequirements (Education, Experience, Training):Bachelor's degree in engineering8+ Engineering experience in a parenteral manufacturing sitePrior management or leadership experience including leading or working effectively with a cross functional groupExcellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skillsStrong technical aptitude and ability to train and mentor othersAbility to handle multiple competing prioritiesPreferred attributes but not required:Solid understanding of basic requirements of regulatory agenciesPrevious facility or area start up experiencePrevious experience in engineeringPrevious experience with highly automated equipmentPrevious experience with combination products, device assembly, pharmaceutical packaging, drug product formulation and filling in aseptic environmentPrevious equipment qualification and process validation experiencePrevious experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems and electronic batch release.Previous experience with Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) Warehouses or AGVsPrevious experience with deviation and change management systems including TrackwiseLilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women's Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $147,000 - $215,600. Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly's compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.