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Associate Director - Central Automation

BioSpace, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262

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(BioSpace listing). The role is based at the Indianapolis Parenteral Manufacturing facility and contributes to leading the Central Automation team within the IPM site, aligning automation strategy with business needs and ensuring compliant, secure, and reliable automation services for filling lines and related systems. Key Objectives / Deliverables

Lead the staffing, training, and leadership of the Indianapolis Parenteral Manufacturing Central Automation group, comprising nine individuals, to support multiple process teams with delivery, support, and lifecycle management. Manage compliance for the infrastructure supporting all process teams\' automation needs, including HMIs, Data Historians, PLCs, DCS, and Building Management Systems. Collaborate with Global Automation teams and parenteral networks to ensure filling lines comply with the latest supported software from a cybersecurity and data integrity perspective. Own and ensure compliance for IPM Automation Cybersecurity and Data Integrity. Influence the automation functional strategy across multiple plants within the IPM site. Support day-to-day engineering activities and plan for the 3–6 month horizon. Lead by example and coach others in safety, quality, engineering, and continuous improvement. Interact directly with regulatory agencies during site inspections. Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Automation related field with a minimum of 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment. Must have a minimum of 3 years leadership experience. Technical competence in engineering, specifically automation and data architecture (Data Historians, LIFT, Database Management, PLCs, HMIs, DCS, Building Management Systems). Experience in managing relationships with key vendors (Rockwell, BnR, etc.). Additional Preferences

Solid understanding of basic regulatory requirements of agencies such as FDA, EMEA, DEKRA, and OSHA in a GMP environment. Experience with highly automated equipment and OEM vendors, and with leading automation suppliers. Experience supporting parenteral manufacturing operations. Equipment qualification and process validation experience. Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems and Electronic Batch Release. Experience with deviation and change management systems including TrackWise. Other Information

Standard business hours (Mon–Fri) with after-hour and shutdown support as needed. Minimal travel required. Role may involve work in areas where allergens are present; consider mobility and exposure when applying. Lilly is an equal opportunity employer. If accommodation is required to submit a resume, please use the accommodation request form at the Lilly careers site. Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate compensation and benefit programs at its discretion.

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