Director, Engineering, Parenteral; M2-M3
Eli Lilly and Company
About the role
Position
Director, Engineering, Parenteral (M2-M3)
Location
Indianapolis
Job Details
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- Locations: US, Concord NC
- Time type: Full time
- Posted: Yesterday
- Job requisition: R-103500
About Eli Lilly and Company
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.
Role Summary
Eli Lilly and Company seeks a Director, Engineering, Parenteral (M2-M3) to lead a team of professionals in delivering the full scope of parenteral/DAP systems—from user requirements through design, build, commissioning, qualification, validation, and operation—while supporting site leadership in building a diverse, engineering‑driven organization. Achieve business goals related to safety, quality, and process efficiency by maintaining performance metrics and driving improvements. Strategically participate in initiatives like Continuous Improvement, RCA, and FMEA, direct engagement with regulatory agencies, and influence over manufacturing control strategies.
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Requirements
- Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field and 7 years of experience in automation or process engineering within the pharmaceutical industry.
- Experience must include a minimum of:
- 7 years of industrial experience in Automation System, including Rockwell Automation, OSIPI, and SQL
- 5 years of industrial experience in cGMP environment
- 5 years of experience with biopharmaceutical processes and equipment such as Filling equipment, Visual Inspection, Packaging Equipment, CIP/SIP, Utilities (HVAC, Water, Steam, Gases), and Chambers (Refrigerators, Incubators, cold rooms)
- Experience with automated equipment, aseptic processing, MES systems, and change management tools like Trackwise.
- On‑call availability is required.
- Up to 25% domestic or international travel required.
- Part‑time telecommuting may be permitted.
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Job Location
Concord, NC
Application Instructions
To apply, please visit and enter job requisition number R-103500 when prompted. Alternatively, please send your resume, cover letter, and a copy of the ad to:
Matthew Tenaglio,
Lilly Corporate Center,
Indianapolis, IN 46285.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
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.
Compensation
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $ per year. Full‑time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual…).
Requirements
- 7 years of industrial experience in Automation System, including Rockwell Automation, OSIPI, and SQL
- 5 years of industrial experience in cGMP environment
- 5 years of experience with biopharmaceutical processes and equipment such as Filling equipment, Visual Inspection, Packaging Equipment, CIP/SIP, Utilities (HVAC, Water, Steam, Gases), and Chambers (Refrigerators, Incubators, cold rooms)
- Experience with automated equipment, aseptic processing, MES systems, and change management tools like Trackwise
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of professionals in delivering the full scope of parenteral/DAP systems—from user requirements through design, build, commissioning, qualification, validation, and operation—while supporting site leadership in building a diverse, engineering-driven organization.
- Achieve business goals related to safety, quality, and process efficiency by maintaining performance metrics and driving improvements.
- Strategically participate in initiatives like Continuous Improvement, RCA, and FMEA, direct engagement with regulatory agencies, and influence over manufacturing control strategies.
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