Associate Director - Automation Engineering – Hybrid Manufacturing at Eli Lilly and Company

Lebanon, Indiana, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Minimum B.S. in Engineering and experience in Automation Engineering, preferably in API and Biologics manufacturing
  • 10+ years working experience in Biopharma engineering, operations, or manufacturing
  • Additional Skills/Preferences
  • Experience in design, development, commissioning and qualification of highly automated greenfield manufacturing sites utilizing SCADA, DCS and MES systems (DeltaV, Rockwell, Syncade, etc)
  • Experience as a member of the group leadership in running the plant, including participation in management sub-teams
  • Successful application of organizational models through recruiting and retention of employees

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coach process control team, including completing performance reviews and development plans
  • Staffing, including recruiting, resource planning, and succession planning
  • Process control work coordination
  • Review and monitor financial performance; commit to meeting targets
  • Develop and implement the Automation Engineering Business Plan
  • Demonstrate a commitment to environmental, health, and safety
  • Identify, track, and report key indicators of functional performance
  • Ensure team is operating in a state of compliance
  • In coordination with automation and compliance consultants, set and reinforce standards for appropriate rigor in automation work products
  • Assure focus by engineers and completion of critical assignments with appropriate monitoring and reporting
  • Instill teamwork within the department and demonstrate key interpersonal skills
  • Ensure appropriate technical depth and rigor with departmental technical deliverables
  • Make decisions independently and network with others as appropriate
  • Function in a team environment as a leader and as a member of management teams
  • Supervision of the process control engineers and consultants that support the daily operations of the Hybrid facility
  • Ensure productivity and development of employees to maintain reliable and compliant control applications and systems in manufacturing
  • Partner to influence and implement within the process control organization and across functional disciplines to support the process control technical agenda, business plan priorities, and compliance objectives

Skills

Automation Engineering
Process Control
GMP Compliance
Team Supervision
Performance Reviews
Recruiting
Resource Planning
Succession Planning
Manufacturing Operations

Eli Lilly and Company

Develops and delivers prescription medicines globally

About Eli Lilly and Company

Eli Lilly and Company is a global pharmaceutical company that focuses on discovering, developing, and delivering medicines to improve health. The company has a long history of scientific achievements, including the creation of insulin, the first life-saving treatment for diabetes. Lilly's operations involve extensive research and development to create new medications and enhance existing ones, ensuring they are safe and effective. Their products are primarily prescription medicines sold to healthcare providers for various medical conditions, including diabetes, cancer, and pain management. What sets Lilly apart from its competitors is its strong commitment to ethical practices and the protection of its products from counterfeiting. The company's goal is to enhance lives through innovative medical solutions while maintaining high standards of quality and ethics.

Indianapolis, IndianaHeadquarters
1876Year Founded
$1,180.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Competition from Novo Nordisk's Ozempic may impact tirzepatide's market share.
Potential construction delays in Indiana could affect GLP-1 drug production timelines.
Regulatory challenges may hinder Kisunla's expansion in new Alzheimer's markets.

Differentiation

Eli Lilly's rich history includes the first life-saving insulin treatment.
Lilly's strategic partnerships enhance its position in neurodegenerative disease treatments.
FDA approval of Zepbound opens new therapeutic markets for sleep disorder treatments.

Upsides

Lilly's $9 billion complex in Indiana boosts GLP-1 drug production capacity.
Kisunla's approval in China expands Lilly's Alzheimer's treatment market in Asia.
Collaboration with EVA Pharma enhances Lilly's reputation as socially responsible.

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