Eli Lilly and
Associate Director - Automation Engineering – Small Molecule
Eli Lilly and, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Overview
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 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. Lilly recently announced a $4.5 billion investment to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a new center for advanced manufacturing and drug development. The first-ever facility of its kind, combining research and manufacturing in a single location, will allow Lilly to further develop innovative solutions to optimize manufacturing processes and increase capacity for clinical trial medicines, while also reducing costs and environmental impact. Associate Director-Automation Engineering
is responsible for the supervision of the process control engineers and consultants that support the daily operations of the facility. The role also focuses on the productivity and development of the employees to ensure reliable and compliant control applications and systems are used in Lilly Foundry manufacturing. The role partners to influence and implement within the process control organization and across functional disciplines to support the process control technical agenda, business plan priorities, and compliance objectives. The project delivery and startup phases (startup expected 2025 to 2028) will require leadership to be fluid and dynamic as the site grows toward full GMP manufacturing, requiring collaboration, creativity and resilience. Key Objectives/Deliverables
Administrative Leadership Supervise and coach process control team, including 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 API and Small Molecule manufacturing 10+ years working experience in Biopharma engineering, operations, or manufacturing Experience in design, development, commissioning and qualification of highly automated greenfield manufacturing sites utilizing SCADA, DCS and MES systems (DeltaV, Rockwell, Syncade, etc) Additional Preferences
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 Other Information
Initial location at Lilly Technology Center, Indianapolis Permanent location at the new Lilly Medicines Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, 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. 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 $118,500 - $173,800. Full-time employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including a 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare flexible spending accounts); life insurance and other benefits. Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs at its sole discretion. #WeAreLilly Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce. If you require accommodation to submit a resume, please complete the accommodation request form. This is for accommodation requests as part of the application process, and no other correspondence will receive a response.
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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 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. Lilly recently announced a $4.5 billion investment to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a new center for advanced manufacturing and drug development. The first-ever facility of its kind, combining research and manufacturing in a single location, will allow Lilly to further develop innovative solutions to optimize manufacturing processes and increase capacity for clinical trial medicines, while also reducing costs and environmental impact. Associate Director-Automation Engineering
is responsible for the supervision of the process control engineers and consultants that support the daily operations of the facility. The role also focuses on the productivity and development of the employees to ensure reliable and compliant control applications and systems are used in Lilly Foundry manufacturing. The role partners to influence and implement within the process control organization and across functional disciplines to support the process control technical agenda, business plan priorities, and compliance objectives. The project delivery and startup phases (startup expected 2025 to 2028) will require leadership to be fluid and dynamic as the site grows toward full GMP manufacturing, requiring collaboration, creativity and resilience. Key Objectives/Deliverables
Administrative Leadership Supervise and coach process control team, including 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 API and Small Molecule manufacturing 10+ years working experience in Biopharma engineering, operations, or manufacturing Experience in design, development, commissioning and qualification of highly automated greenfield manufacturing sites utilizing SCADA, DCS and MES systems (DeltaV, Rockwell, Syncade, etc) Additional Preferences
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 Other Information
Initial location at Lilly Technology Center, Indianapolis Permanent location at the new Lilly Medicines Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, 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. 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 $118,500 - $173,800. Full-time employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including a 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare flexible spending accounts); life insurance and other benefits. Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs at its sole discretion. #WeAreLilly Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce. If you require accommodation to submit a resume, please complete the accommodation request form. This is for accommodation requests as part of the application process, and no other correspondence will receive a response.
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