Advisor – Operations Optimization – Lilly Medicine Foundry

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze process introduction data to look for opportunities for speed and execution improvements.
• Utilize Lean and OpEx principles to influence and drive improvement across the entire PRD org relating to the work at the Foundry.
• Work with site and corporate PSM experts to improve the Process Hazard Review process so that we are focusing on the critical safety items while right sizing the review process.
• Drive prioritization of cross-functional initiatives to support operations and improve speed, flexibility, and robustness of new process introduction.
• Use project management tools to lead the implementation of the change and improvement agenda for the assigned area, ensuring cross functional support and integration while driving significant operational optimization.
• Maintain Safety, Quality, and Operational excellence by supporting lean principles.
• Support business operations Key Performance Indicators and help drive improvement projects.
• During site start-up, lead cross-functional project teams to develop/manage operational readiness scope within the site’s integrated schedule.

Basic Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or technical field with 12+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing operations involving PSM-regulated or hazardous chemicals, or minimum of 5+ years of experience with a master’s degree, or minimum of 2 years of experience with a PhD.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience providing technical leadership in Operations, Process Translation and Execution, Processing Engineering or Product Research and Development.

Additional Preferences

• Experience running projects in pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, preferably in an API pilot plant environment.
• Bring multidisciplinary experience/understanding from various business units (e.g. Engineering, Automation, Facility, Safety, Quality, Operations, etc.) to support overall operational readiness.
• CAPM or PMP Certification.
• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 and Smartsheet for project scheduling software.
• Experience working in a GMP environment.
• Ability to work as a team leader to implement multi-disciplined projects.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work with a team and influence diverse groups.
• Ability to drive innovative solutions to plant, divisional, and corporate issues and incorporate ideas from other functional areas.