Senior Director of Engineering Facilities and Utilities

Senior Director Of Engineering Facilities And Utilities

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. Lilly is currently constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for production of API molecules. This facility is intended to provide APIs for current and future products, including new modalities. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the leadership team for the startup of a manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help to build the organization, the facility and the culture to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations.

Position Overview

The Senior Director of Engineering Facilities and Utilities is responsible for leading site operations related to facilities, utilities, and engineering, ensuring the infrastructure and leadership are in place to support both the site startup (targeted for 20292030) and long-term manufacturing operations. This role is part of the Lilly Site Lead Team, contributing to strategic direction, organizational development, and cross-functional coordination. During the project delivery and startup phase, the Senior Director will :

• Guide the development and implementation of systems and business processes required for GMP operations.
• Help build the site's culture and operational readiness.
• Collaborate closely with other Site Lead Team members to manage evolving responsibilities and ensure alignment with corporate objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Startup and Startup Phase :

Post Startup :

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Engineering + 10+ years of experience leading teams in the pharmaceutical industry + 5+ years of experience in API manufacturing

Additional Preferences

Strong knowledge of cGMPs and their application in manufacturing operations. Proven ability to build effective relationships across all levels, including close collaboration with the Site Leadership Team. Demonstrated success in leading end-to-end projects on time, within budget, and to high standards. Skilled in developing high-performing, engaged teams and fostering a strong, safety-focused culture. Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM).

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