Associate Director - QA - Lebanon API

Job Position Overview

The Quality Assurance Associate Director provides quality oversight to the API manufacturing processes. The Associate Director is responsible for managing the development of direct reports and prioritizing work appropriately to implement LP1 and QA objectives. This position will have a primary focus on the oversight of operational readiness and initiation of production within the synthetic peptide facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct quality oversight to LP1 manufacturing and assist others in interpretation of regulatory and corporate requirements
• Provide quality guidance, technical support and recommendations to equipment and process issues and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead resolution of quality issues
• Work with cross functional teams to implement QA objectives
• Prepare for and participate in internal and external regulatory inspections
• Lead the broader QA team in maintaining and improving site quality systems, ensuring alignment with global quality standards and external regulations
• Guide and coach QA manufacturing staff, including performance management and career development
• Coach and mentor QA manufacturing representatives in aspects of QA support including process understanding, problem solving, project management and deviation investigation/resolution

Basic Requirements

• BS in Engineering or science related field
• 5+ years in CGMP manufacturing

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Previous leadership experience in pharmaceutical industry
• Prior experience with synthetic peptide manufacturing, in QA, TS/MS, QC or Engineering
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills, with a strong attention to detail
• Strong technical aptitude, analytical thinking skills and ability to train and mentor others
• Prior work with cGMPs or external regulations
• Prior experience with root cause investigations
• Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems and applicable regulatory requirements

Qualifications

Commensurate with experience

Skills

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Benefits

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Schedule

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Pay

$123,000 - $180,400

Benefits

• Eligible for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
• Life insurance and death benefits
• Certain time off and leave of absence benefits
• Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)

Company

• Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions.
• Lilly is an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
• Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).