Associate Director - DPEM Engineering & Reliability Eli Lilly and Company Manager / Team Leader 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 worldwide work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those in need, improve disease understanding and management, and contribute to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We prioritize our efforts and put people first, seeking individuals committed to making a positive impact globally. Job Description: The Associate Director of Engineering for Drug Products External Manufacturing (DPEM) provides technical leadership in operations and commercialization activities within DPEM. This role oversees manufacturing and commercialization of drug products at global contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs), including technology transfers of approved products, encompassing all parenteral, packaging, and device assets. Responsibilities include managing process engineering and automation, ensuring equipment reliability, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The role acts as the primary engineering contact with CMOs, ensuring support for maintenance, automation, process engineering, and reliability, while aligning safety, quality, cost, and capacity requirements during project phases. Responsibilities: Safety & Quality: Ensure safety and quality standards are maintained during all project phases and operations, including conducting assessments and audits at CMs. People Leadership: Lead process engineering and automation teams, providing development, training, and technical support to CMs. Technical Excellence: Manage equipment reliability, technology transfer, and process improvements across parenteral, device, and packaging technologies. Operations & Commercialization: Lead technical transfer efforts, ensure aseptic operations, and oversee process improvements at CMs. MRO Strategies: Develop strategies for maintenance, repair, and operations, supporting equipment upkeep and capital investments. Procurement & Strategy: Oversee procurement activities, identify cost-saving opportunities, and enhance performance. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical or chemical preferred) At least 5 years of experience in parenteral or device manufacturing within 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 Strong collaboration skills with internal teams, CMs, and contractors Additional Information: Travel required (25%) Lilly is committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. For assistance, please complete the workplace accommodation request form. Lilly is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we celebrate diversity in our workforce. Compensation for this role ranges from $118,500 to $173,800, depending on experience and location. Benefits include a 401(k), pension, health insurance, paid time off, and wellness programs. We reserve the right to modify compensation and benefits at our discretion. J-18808-Ljbffr