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Associate Director - MES Architect & Technical Lead
BioSpace, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Associate Director - MES Architect & Technical Lead
Base pay range: $124,500.00/yr - $182,600.00/yr
Lilly is a global healthcare leader focused on discovering and delivering medicines that improve life for people around the world. We are headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, with employees globally who strive to put people first and advance science to benefit patients and communities.
This is an exciting opportunity to help build and operate a new state-of-the-art API manufacturing site with multiple platforms (Peptides, Small Molecules, Bio Conjugates, and Oligonucleotides Drug Substance Manufacturing). The site will utilize the latest technology for API manufacturing with highly integrated and automated systems, while prioritizing environmental responsibility.
What You’ll Be Doing You will be part of Tech@Lilly MQ (Manufacturing and Quality), an organization that drives manufacturing operational excellence and productivity through the use of technology. Tech@Lilly MQ aims to enable the making of medicine with safety first and quality always.
The MES Architect & Technical Lead will deliver Manufacturing Execution Systems through common Syncade (Emerson) modules, enabling manufacturing sites to achieve world-class performance. You will oversee both architectural and technical components of the MES solution, guiding design, implementation, and optimization to align with organizational objectives and operational needs.
A key part of the role is to establish and maintain the direction for Syncade Solution Architecture in collaboration with the global Syncade Group. This includes defining standards, best practices, and technical frameworks that drive the development and evolution of the Syncade modules across manufacturing sites to ensure consistency, scalability, and reliability.
How You’ll Succeed
Utilize a solid understanding of Manufacturing and Quality business processes to anticipate MES needs from an IT Architecture perspective.
Collaborate with global Architects, Enterprise Architects, local IT teams, and other global teams to identify solutions to complex MES challenges.
Set direction through strategic roadmaps and site design evolution for API MES solutions and interfaces to MES.
Define and promote global IT support and delivery processes.
Provide deep technical knowledge, monitor solution delivery for compliance with reference architecture, and facilitate proof-of-concepts for future-state direction.
Collaborate with Enterprise Architects to research, test, certify, select, and introduce innovative technology products for solution development.
Collaborate with Data Management teams to ensure alignment with Data Architecture Standards.
Work with Cybersecurity and Protect Lilly teams to establish operating principles for MQ IDS MES systems, interfaces, and architecture (e.g., patching, lifecycle management, version control).
Ensure IT vendors understand Cyber Security and Protect Lilly requirements and translate them into implementation specs.
Act as the interface between IT and Business Partners on large projects from a technical perspective (e.g., reporting, archival, performance, MES scope expansions).
Identify new trends and opportunities; maintain relationships with other large pharma companies to stay aligned with industry trends.
Coach/mentor global and local MES team members and others on technologies, architecture, and technical design.
Lead or support the development of business cases related to MES and proactively influence the business to drive value.
Find innovative ways to leverage Syncade to drive business value.
Basic Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in MES
Knowledge: Strong knowledge of distributed S95 Level 3 solutions, configurable software (COTS) suppliers, and business intelligence; strong technical skills including infrastructure, interfaces, and configuration
Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks, manage trade-offs, and make sound decisions; excellent communication and leadership skills
Experience: Experience in Pharma and GMP Manufacturing
Additional Preferences
Experience managing programs/projects in the pharmaceutical business; startup experience for a new facility or clinical development manufacturing site are a plus
Proven leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams
Active participation in industry forums and standards organizations
Other Information
Role is Monday through Friday and on-site with flexibility to support production schedules, shutdowns, and occasional extended hours
Roles based in Indianapolis, IN; Houston, TX; or Goochland, VA
5-10% business travel
Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities and ensuring equal opportunities. If accommodations are needed to submit a resume, please submit an accommodation request form. Lilly is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any protected basis.
Our employee resource groups (ERGs) support a diverse and inclusive workplace. Actual compensation will depend on education, experience, skills, and location. The anticipated wage for this position is $124,500 - $182,600. Full-time employees are eligible for a company bonus and comprehensive benefits.
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Lilly is a global healthcare leader focused on discovering and delivering medicines that improve life for people around the world. We are headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, with employees globally who strive to put people first and advance science to benefit patients and communities.
This is an exciting opportunity to help build and operate a new state-of-the-art API manufacturing site with multiple platforms (Peptides, Small Molecules, Bio Conjugates, and Oligonucleotides Drug Substance Manufacturing). The site will utilize the latest technology for API manufacturing with highly integrated and automated systems, while prioritizing environmental responsibility.
What You’ll Be Doing You will be part of Tech@Lilly MQ (Manufacturing and Quality), an organization that drives manufacturing operational excellence and productivity through the use of technology. Tech@Lilly MQ aims to enable the making of medicine with safety first and quality always.
The MES Architect & Technical Lead will deliver Manufacturing Execution Systems through common Syncade (Emerson) modules, enabling manufacturing sites to achieve world-class performance. You will oversee both architectural and technical components of the MES solution, guiding design, implementation, and optimization to align with organizational objectives and operational needs.
A key part of the role is to establish and maintain the direction for Syncade Solution Architecture in collaboration with the global Syncade Group. This includes defining standards, best practices, and technical frameworks that drive the development and evolution of the Syncade modules across manufacturing sites to ensure consistency, scalability, and reliability.
How You’ll Succeed
Utilize a solid understanding of Manufacturing and Quality business processes to anticipate MES needs from an IT Architecture perspective.
Collaborate with global Architects, Enterprise Architects, local IT teams, and other global teams to identify solutions to complex MES challenges.
Set direction through strategic roadmaps and site design evolution for API MES solutions and interfaces to MES.
Define and promote global IT support and delivery processes.
Provide deep technical knowledge, monitor solution delivery for compliance with reference architecture, and facilitate proof-of-concepts for future-state direction.
Collaborate with Enterprise Architects to research, test, certify, select, and introduce innovative technology products for solution development.
Collaborate with Data Management teams to ensure alignment with Data Architecture Standards.
Work with Cybersecurity and Protect Lilly teams to establish operating principles for MQ IDS MES systems, interfaces, and architecture (e.g., patching, lifecycle management, version control).
Ensure IT vendors understand Cyber Security and Protect Lilly requirements and translate them into implementation specs.
Act as the interface between IT and Business Partners on large projects from a technical perspective (e.g., reporting, archival, performance, MES scope expansions).
Identify new trends and opportunities; maintain relationships with other large pharma companies to stay aligned with industry trends.
Coach/mentor global and local MES team members and others on technologies, architecture, and technical design.
Lead or support the development of business cases related to MES and proactively influence the business to drive value.
Find innovative ways to leverage Syncade to drive business value.
Basic Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in MES
Knowledge: Strong knowledge of distributed S95 Level 3 solutions, configurable software (COTS) suppliers, and business intelligence; strong technical skills including infrastructure, interfaces, and configuration
Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks, manage trade-offs, and make sound decisions; excellent communication and leadership skills
Experience: Experience in Pharma and GMP Manufacturing
Additional Preferences
Experience managing programs/projects in the pharmaceutical business; startup experience for a new facility or clinical development manufacturing site are a plus
Proven leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams
Active participation in industry forums and standards organizations
Other Information
Role is Monday through Friday and on-site with flexibility to support production schedules, shutdowns, and occasional extended hours
Roles based in Indianapolis, IN; Houston, TX; or Goochland, VA
5-10% business travel
Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities and ensuring equal opportunities. If accommodations are needed to submit a resume, please submit an accommodation request form. Lilly is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any protected basis.
Our employee resource groups (ERGs) support a diverse and inclusive workplace. Actual compensation will depend on education, experience, skills, and location. The anticipated wage for this position is $124,500 - $182,600. Full-time employees are eligible for a company bonus and comprehensive benefits.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
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