
Associate Director - Global Process Automation and Control Engineering (Corporat
Eli Lilly, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
divh2Associate Director Global Process Automation Control Engineering/h2pAt 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. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. Were looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world./ppLilly is at a critical juncture as we tool up to realize the potential of our product pipeline. We are building new processing capabilities around the world, and emphasizing emerging, innovative technologies in both Drug Product and Biotech platforms utilizing advanced data and process control systems. Additionally, we are recapitalizing older assets and bringing the operational philosophies in line with current technologies. Lilly places a high value on fully automated manufacturing processes, as the quality and operational benefits are baseline expectations of new process design./ppGlobal Process Automation Control Engineering (GPACE) is part of the Corporate Engineering Tech Center (ETC). GPACE provides automation, measurement, project delivery, and process control solutions. GPACE is a technical resource for training, standards, capital project delivery, and Lillys standard automation platforms. GPACEs primary customers are global manufacturing and development sites, Tech@Lilly (Corporate IT), and peer groups such as Global Facilities Delivery (GFD) and Global Quality./ppThe Associate Director Global Process Automation Control Engineering position has overall responsibility for supervision, safety, performance, and development of direct-reporting employees. The team typically consists of 8-12 Lilly technical associates at R6-level or below and contingent workers to supplement the team. This role will manage and monitor business results, compliance, productivity improvement, and overall customer service for the team. The Associate Director role will provide process automation discipline leadership in technology development, supplier management, knowledge sharing, mentoring of talent, as well as provide technical leadership to sites, support major project delivery, support key initiatives led by the tech center, collaborate with Lillys Corporate IT organization (Tech@Lilly) and network with external benchmarking communities./ppThe role is intended to focus on supporting Lillys highly automated Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient and Dry Products network where Biotech, Synthetic, and Oral Solid Dose operations are performed. Manufacturing sites include (but not limited too) Indianapolis IN, Lebanon IN, Puerto Rico, Kinsale Limerick Ireland, and new sites planned for Katwijk Netherlands, Richmond VA, and Houston TX./ppKey Objectives/Deliverables/pulliLead HR processes, including performance management, compensation management, reward and recognition, talent assessment, promotion, recruiting, and succession planning. Coach and develop team members./liliProcess Automation/Control Discipline and Technical Leadership Partner with peer groups and manufacturing sites on innovation, solution assessments, reuse/replication opportunities, and concept development. Manage tools, engineering standards, master specifications, and best practices./liliSupport or lead Lillys Automation Leadership Council, develop working relationships with site automation leaders for initiatives and human resource planning./liliKnowledge Sharing Provide technical coaching and mentoring to Lilly engineers. Document learning through peer-reviewed technical documents. Facilitate shared learning forums such as conferences and user groups./liliOptimization and Control Increase the benefits of process automation and control solutions while driving life-cycle costs down. Apply process automation solutions to meet site, network, and business unit objectives for productivity, quality, and cost./liliProject Delivery Support major capital project delivery with design and subject matter experts. Drive efficiencies in the delivery of automation and controls. Partner with new and existing site leadership to develop and build an automation organization to support both delivery and operations./liliExternal Influence and Benchmarking - Monitor and influence, when appropriate, changes in external codes and standards on Lillys behalf, and work to ensure ongoing compliance within Lilly./liliDevelop, support, and own Global Programs lead initiatives that impact one or more of Lillys manufacturing networks./liliSupplier management participate in key relationship management including master service agreements, executive meetings, and technology evaluation./li/ulpBasic Qualifications/pulliBachelors degree in engineering or related science field/liliMinimum 5+ years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience in engineering or related functional area. Some considerations could be made for experience in other manufacturing sectors./liliMinimum 3+ years experience in Process Automation/Control engineering./liliPrevious supervisory experience or demonstrated technical leadership./li/ulpAdditional Skills/Preferences/pulliExperience in data systems, historians, and reporting platforms./liliExperience with DeltaV DCS platforms./liliAbility to collaborate across diverse teams and cultures./liliExperience in Capital project delivery, project management, and supplier management./liliTechnical expertise in one or more automation platforms./lilicGMP Regulatory knowledge in process or automation engineering./liliExperience in formal leadership./li/ulpAdditional Information/pulliThis position supports Lillys API and Dry Products network globally and may require US and OUS travel as well as off-hour meetings due to time zone differences./liliWork Schedule (typical): Monday through Friday, Day Shift/liliThis position is based in Indianapolis, IN at Lillys Technology Center South campus./liliTravel: Domestic and international travel typically not exceeding 10-20%/li/ulpLilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form for further assistance. 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./ppOur employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Womens Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups./ppActual compensation will depend on a candidates education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $123,000 - $180,400. Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lillys compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees./p/div