Associate Director - QA IAPI
Lilly France, Indianapolis, IN, United States
Associate Director Quality Assurance (QA)
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. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We're looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. Organization Overview: At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. Responsibilities: The Associate Director Quality Assurance (QA) is responsible for managing the activities of QA personnel supporting the oversight of Insulin Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufactured within Indianapolis Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (IAPI) manufacturing site. The Associate Director QA is primarily responsible for the productivity and development of the QA employees, the quality of the product/results, oversight of manufacturing and support operations and overall customer service. It is expected that the Associate Director will oversee the department's performance, resolution of quality issues, and regulatory compliance. The position requires knowledge of cGMPs, applicable global regulatory manufacturing guidance, and the corporate/industry standards for validation. The position requires working cross-functionally within the site, network, commercialization teams, and other functions to deliver on technical objectives, specific product business plan, and quality objectives. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in scientific disciplines of Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, Engineering or other related field. 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing environment in any of the following associated disciplines: TSMS, Production, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Engineering, Project Management, Development, Procurement. Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role. Additional Skills/Preferences: Experience in Manufacturing, QC, QA, Technical Services, Engineering or Regulatory Affairs. Excellent interpersonal skills and networking skills. Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks. Demonstrated strong problem solving and analytical thinking skills with strong attention to detail. Demonstrated understanding of computer applications. Demonstrated strong written and verbal communications skills. Ability to influence and lead diverse groups; communicate and influence effectively across functional groups and stakeholders. Understanding of statistical tools and analysis. Previous experience supervising/leading people. Influences complex regulatory, business, or technical issues within the site and function. Builds relationships with internal and external customers and partners. Demonstrated Project Management skills and ability to coordinate complex projects. Strategic thinking and ability to balance short term needs with long term business evolution. Enthusiasm for changes, team spirit and flexibility. Additional Information: Minimal travel ( Some off-shift work (night/weekend) may be required to support 24/7 operations. Tasks require entering manufacturing and laboratory areas which require wearing appropriate PPE. Must carry a work mobile to support 24 hour/day operations. Experience working with Syncade, Veeva, Tulip, and Delta V. Experience with Copilot, Calude, etc... This role is onsite with the ability to work from home four days per month. Lilly 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. Our 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), Women's Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). 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 $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).
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. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We're looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. Organization Overview: At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. Responsibilities: The Associate Director Quality Assurance (QA) is responsible for managing the activities of QA personnel supporting the oversight of Insulin Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufactured within Indianapolis Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (IAPI) manufacturing site. The Associate Director QA is primarily responsible for the productivity and development of the QA employees, the quality of the product/results, oversight of manufacturing and support operations and overall customer service. It is expected that the Associate Director will oversee the department's performance, resolution of quality issues, and regulatory compliance. The position requires knowledge of cGMPs, applicable global regulatory manufacturing guidance, and the corporate/industry standards for validation. The position requires working cross-functionally within the site, network, commercialization teams, and other functions to deliver on technical objectives, specific product business plan, and quality objectives. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in scientific disciplines of Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, Engineering or other related field. 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing environment in any of the following associated disciplines: TSMS, Production, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Engineering, Project Management, Development, Procurement. Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role. Additional Skills/Preferences: Experience in Manufacturing, QC, QA, Technical Services, Engineering or Regulatory Affairs. Excellent interpersonal skills and networking skills. Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks. Demonstrated strong problem solving and analytical thinking skills with strong attention to detail. Demonstrated understanding of computer applications. Demonstrated strong written and verbal communications skills. Ability to influence and lead diverse groups; communicate and influence effectively across functional groups and stakeholders. Understanding of statistical tools and analysis. Previous experience supervising/leading people. Influences complex regulatory, business, or technical issues within the site and function. Builds relationships with internal and external customers and partners. Demonstrated Project Management skills and ability to coordinate complex projects. Strategic thinking and ability to balance short term needs with long term business evolution. Enthusiasm for changes, team spirit and flexibility. Additional Information: Minimal travel ( Some off-shift work (night/weekend) may be required to support 24/7 operations. Tasks require entering manufacturing and laboratory areas which require wearing appropriate PPE. Must carry a work mobile to support 24 hour/day operations. Experience working with Syncade, Veeva, Tulip, and Delta V. Experience with Copilot, Calude, etc... This role is onsite with the ability to work from home four days per month. Lilly 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. Our 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), Women's Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). 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 $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).