Associate Director, Packaging and Labelling Technical Service Leader

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical packaging and labeling group operating closely with Collaborative Partners, Global Packaging, the Technology and Development (GPTD) group, the Clinical Trial Quality group, Commercial Technical Services and operations, FING Plant Planners and FING Material Coordinators.
• Ensure critical packaging requirements are identified and maintained to prevent potential product SISPQ issues for clinical supplies.
• Ensure material specifications are maintained as required, as well as DCMOR content.
• Review milestone and progress that the technical packaging and labeling group are executing.
• Interface with other Lilly departments.
• Aid in developing and implementing the Global PD Packaging and Labeling outsourcing strategies.
• Serve as a resource for technical advice for special projects as well as new packaging components.
• Look for new technology, updated processes and/or innovations, and conduct return on investment analysis.
• Aid in change control and project deployment.
• Create packaging presentations for new products in the pipeline that will be packaged for clinical supplies.

Requirements

• Earned Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering or related field / experience
• Minimum five years experience in pharmaceutical packaging, with solid understanding of GMP requirements, Global Quality standards, package engineering, product and component specifications or equivalent.
• Experience with root cause investigation.
• Exemplary teamwork/interpersonal skills, including effective written and verbal communication among teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively use TrackWise.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and positively respond to change.
• Ability to proactively identify problems and work toward a solution.

Qualifications

• Basic Requirements:
• Earned Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Engineering or related field / experience
• Minimum five years experience in pharmaceutical packaging, with solid understanding of GMP requirements, Global Quality standards, package engineering, product and component specifications or equivalent.
• Experience with root cause investigation.
• Exemplary teamwork/interpersonal skills, including effective written and verbal communication among teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively use TrackWise.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and positively respond to change.
• Ability to proactively identify problems and work toward a solution.

Skills

• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with pharmaceutical packaging and GMP requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to change.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit program including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Flexible benefits such as healthcare and dependent day care flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance and death benefits.
• Time off and leave of absence benefits.
• Well-being benefits such as an employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities.

Pay

$115,500 - $169,400

Schedule

Monday – Friday, Some work outside of core hours may be required to support the portfolio. Some travel required, potential for international travel.