Associate Director - IT Systems Delivery Lead

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve.

About the Role

Lilly is entering an exciting period of growth, investing in several new state-of-the-art manufacturing sites. These brand-new facilities will utilize the latest technology for API and Dry Products Manufacturing, including platforms such as Peptides, Small Molecules, Bio Conjugates, Oligonucleotides, Drug Substance Manufacturing, and Dry Products Manufacturing. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help build and operate a new site, leveraging advanced, highly integrated, and automated manufacturing systems with a focus on minimizing environmental impact.

As part of Technology at Lilly MQ (Manufacturing and Quality), you will drive manufacturing operational excellence and productivity through technology, enabling the making of medicine "with safety first and quality always." The Delivery Lead will supervise and align multiple programs to ensure they meet objectives, timelines, budgets, and impacts while managing interdependencies and risks across the portfolio. This role is vital for ensuring alignment with the overall strategy for new facilities and delivering desired outcomes efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale programs from design, execution, and delivery in a greenfield site, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Oversee the release train process, coordinating with teams to ensure timely and efficient delivery of products and services.
• Determine when to apply Agile and/or Waterfall techniques to manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables effectively.
• Ensure all projects adhere to GxP standards, maintaining the highest levels of quality and regulatory compliance.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels, providing clear communication and regular updates on program status.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure program success.
• Effectively allocate resources across projects to optimize productivity and performance.
• Generate and present comprehensive reports on program progress, performance metrics, and outcomes.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of business processes at the assigned site and apply knowledge to support solutions.
• Work with Process Engineers, Operations, Quality, and TS/MS to resolve issues reported on implemented solutions.
• Drive site adoption of assigned solutions, ensuring alignment with Site and IT strategy, and leveraging awareness of internal and external trends in partnership with Business SMEs.
• Participate in business and strategic financial plan conversations related to programs/projects for new facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Project Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in program or portfolio management, overseeing multiple projects.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, etc.) and software development methodologies.
• Experience in Pharma and GMP Manufacturing.

Skills

• Strong business understanding and demonstrated business learning agility (e.g., manufacturing processes, lab processes, engineering standards).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks, manage trade-offs, and make sound decisions.
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and influence decision-making at senior leadership levels.
• Ability to stay up-to-date with new technologies and evaluate their suitability for the organization’s needs.
• Proven leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams.
• Active participation in industry forums and standards organizations.

Additional Preferences

• Experience managing programs/projects in the pharmaceutical business.
• Previous experience in the startup of a new facility or clinical development manufacturing site.
• Demonstrated experience handling large-scale, cross-functional projects and programs.

Schedule

This role is Monday through Friday and based on-site. Must be flexible in providing support to accommodate production schedules, shutdowns, etc. Occasional extended or off-hour work may be required. Initial 6–12 months may require travel to company Headquarters in Indianapolis, IN (5–10% business travel time). Position will be based at one of our new API manufacturing facilities planned for Houston, TX; Richmond, VA; or Huntsville, AL.

Pay

The anticipated wage for this position is $124,500 - $182,600. Full-time equivalent employees are also eligible for a company bonus (depending on company and individual performance).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit program, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k) and pension plan.
• Vacation benefits and certain time off and leave of absence benefits.
• Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts).
• Life insurance and death benefits.
• Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).