Associate / Sr. Associate / Manager - Drug Product External Manufacturing Operations

Operations Associate

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Responsibilities

Responsible for working with the Contract Manufacturer(s) (CM) to support supply, quality, and continuous process improvement of products that are supplied to Lilly sites and the market. The Operations Associate is accountable to the Joint Process Team Leader.

Key Objectives / Deliverables

To support on-going CM Operations by providing an oversight at the Joint Process Team :

• Facilitate the Joint Process Team between Lilly and the Contract Manufacturer.
• Monitor and communicate monthly JPT metrics.
• Support Huddles with focus on KPIs with JPT Members.
• Foster and Support Strong Safety and Quality Cultures at the CMs.
• Support Launch / Divestiture Activities as needed.
• Provide day to day oversight of activities and resolution of issues taking place between the CMs and Lilly.
• Lead the resolution of manufacturing related issues including deviations / complaints and evaluation of manufacturing data and supply chain needs.
• Track timely completion of documentation and process updates resulting from local and global procedural changes, audits, complaint investigations, documentation reviews, product reviews, process reviews and equipment reviews.
• Develop effective and productive working relationships with colleagues at CM sites and at Lilly sites.
• Lead cross-functional / cross-site / cross-company project teams as needed.
• Make regular visits to CM to increase awareness of operations and maintaining strong working relationship.
• Manage conflict and problem resolution. Facilitate Lilly / CM Steering Team meeting agendas, with issues from the JPT requiring Steering Team actions. Present and document the decisions in Steering Team minutes.
• Support external and internal audits performed at the CM related to Lilly product portfolio.
• Plan and execute product rationalization, termination, and market deletion when necessary.
• Provide backup, as appropriate, of the Joint Process Team Leader.

Relationship with the CM

Others

Basic Qualifications

Additional Skills / Preferences

Additional Information

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Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $65,250 - $145,200.

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.

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