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Actual compensation will depend on education, experience, skills, and location. The anticipated salary range for this position is $118,500 - $173,800.
Job Description
The Associate Director of Engineering for Drug Products External Manufacturing (DPEM) provides technical leadership for operations and commercialization activities within DPEM, overseeing manufacturing and technology transfers at global contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs). Responsibilities include managing all parenteral, packaging, and device assets, and supporting the transfer of both new and existing drug products.
This role involves leading process engineering and automation efforts, acting as the primary engineering contact with CMOs to ensure support for maintenance, automation, process reliability, and continuous improvement across manufacturing lines. The individual will ensure equipment reliability, implement best practices, and collaborate with various internal teams to meet safety, quality, cost, and capacity requirements during project phases.
Responsibilities
* Safety & Quality: Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards during all project and operational phases, including audits at CMs.
* People Leadership: Lead process engineering and automation teams; provide training and support to CMs' technical capabilities.
* Technical Excellence: Manage equipment reliability, technology transfers, and continuous improvements for parenteral, device, and packaging technologies.
* Operations & Commercialization: Oversee product tech transfers, aseptic operations, and process improvements at CMs.
* MRO Strategies: Develop strategies for maintenance, repair, and operations, ensuring proper equipment support and capital investments.
* Procurement & Strategy: Oversee procurement processes, seeking cost savings and performance enhancements.
Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical or chemical preferred)
* Minimum 5 years of experience in parenteral or device manufacturing in the pharmaceutical industry
* Leadership experience in team management or supervision
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with manufacturing equipment, validation practices, and cGMP guidelines
* Knowledge of process automation and equipment reliability
* Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, CMs, and contractors
Additional Information
Some travel (~25%) is required.
Lilly is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For assistance, please complete the accommodation request form at .
We are an equal opportunity employer, supporting various employee resource groups. Full-time employees are eligible for bonuses and comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k), pension, health benefits, and more. Lilly reserves the right to modify its compensation and benefit programs at its discretion.
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