BioSpace
Associate Director - Automation Engineering – Biologics
BioSpace, Lebanon, Indiana, United States, 46052
Associate Director - Automation Engineering – Biologics
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. The Associate Director-Automation Engineering is responsible for the supervision of the process control engineers and consultants that support the daily operations of the Biologics facility. The Associate Director is also responsible for the productivity and development of the employees with the purpose of ensuring that reliable and compliant control applications and systems are used in the manufacturing at Foundry. In the project delivery phase and startup phase of the project (startup expected 2025 to 2028), leadership roles will be fluid and dynamic as we endeavor to support the project delivery, build a new organization, develop and implement the necessary systems and business processes required to support GMP operations, and build the site culture. Key Objectives/Deliverables Administrative Leadership Supervise and coach process control team, including completing performance reviews and development plans Staffing, including recruiting, resource planning, and succession planning Process control work coordination Review and monitor financial performance; commit to meeting targets Develop and implement the Automation Engineering Business Plan. Operational Excellence Demonstrate a commitment to environmental, health, and safety Identify, track, and report key indicators of functional performance Ensure team is operating in a state of compliance Organizational Capability In coordination with automation and compliance consultants, set and reinforce standards for appropriate rigor in automation work products. Assure focus by engineers and completion of critical assignments with appropriate monitoring and reporting Ability to instill teamwork within the department and demonstrate key interpersonal skills. Ability to ensure appropriate technical depth and rigor with departmental technical deliverables. Ability to make decisions independently and to network with others as appropriate. Ability to function in a team environment as a leader and as a member of management teams. Basic Requirements Minimum B.S. in Engineering and experience in Automation Engineering, preferably in Biologics manufacturing. 10+ years working experience in Biopharma engineering, IT, operations, or manufacturing. Additional Preferences Experience in design, development, commissioning and qualification of highly automated greenfield manufacturing sites utilizing SCADA, DCS and MES systems (DeltaV, Rockwell, Syncade, etc). Experience as a member of the group leadership in running the plant, including participation in management sub-teams. Successful application of organizational models through recruiting and retention of employees. Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. 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.
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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. The Associate Director-Automation Engineering is responsible for the supervision of the process control engineers and consultants that support the daily operations of the Biologics facility. The Associate Director is also responsible for the productivity and development of the employees with the purpose of ensuring that reliable and compliant control applications and systems are used in the manufacturing at Foundry. In the project delivery phase and startup phase of the project (startup expected 2025 to 2028), leadership roles will be fluid and dynamic as we endeavor to support the project delivery, build a new organization, develop and implement the necessary systems and business processes required to support GMP operations, and build the site culture. Key Objectives/Deliverables Administrative Leadership Supervise and coach process control team, including completing performance reviews and development plans Staffing, including recruiting, resource planning, and succession planning Process control work coordination Review and monitor financial performance; commit to meeting targets Develop and implement the Automation Engineering Business Plan. Operational Excellence Demonstrate a commitment to environmental, health, and safety Identify, track, and report key indicators of functional performance Ensure team is operating in a state of compliance Organizational Capability In coordination with automation and compliance consultants, set and reinforce standards for appropriate rigor in automation work products. Assure focus by engineers and completion of critical assignments with appropriate monitoring and reporting Ability to instill teamwork within the department and demonstrate key interpersonal skills. Ability to ensure appropriate technical depth and rigor with departmental technical deliverables. Ability to make decisions independently and to network with others as appropriate. Ability to function in a team environment as a leader and as a member of management teams. Basic Requirements Minimum B.S. in Engineering and experience in Automation Engineering, preferably in Biologics manufacturing. 10+ years working experience in Biopharma engineering, IT, operations, or manufacturing. Additional Preferences Experience in design, development, commissioning and qualification of highly automated greenfield manufacturing sites utilizing SCADA, DCS and MES systems (DeltaV, Rockwell, Syncade, etc). Experience as a member of the group leadership in running the plant, including participation in management sub-teams. Successful application of organizational models through recruiting and retention of employees. Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. 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.
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