Associate Director - Development and Manufacturing Procurement

Eli Lilly and Company • Us, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director for Lilly’s Product Research & Development Procurement team develops a drug substance sourcing strategy for one or more modalities, including small molecules, peptides, oligonucleotides, or others, across the PR&D organization and newly acquired entities. The team supports development, clinical-trial manufacturing, support services, and distribution needed to demonstrate the efficacy of pipeline molecules and achieve regulatory approval through category-based procurement strategies covering supplier selection, contract negotiations, and supplier relationship management.

This Indianapolis-based role requires flexibility to support sites in multiple time zones and 10% travel, including international travel. Remote workers will not be considered. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Lilly will not sponsor work authorization or visas for this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 3 years of procurement experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship.
• Flexibility to support sites in multiple time zones.
• Ability to travel 10%, including internationally.

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 years of procurement experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate with internal and external partners and senior leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and negotiate value, requirements, schedule, price, and quality.
• Experience managing third-party relationships, including supplier management and oversight, supplier selection, contracting, and problem resolution.
• Experience sourcing small molecules, peptides, or oligonucleotides.
• Experience leading teams or cross-functional groups.
• Experience with AI tools and technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to influence business decision-making internally and externally.
• Demonstrated business acumen and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, and PowerPoint.
• Strong knowledge of development, manufacturing operations, corporate business processes, portfolio, pipeline commercialization, supply chain, and financial analysis tools.
• Internal pharmaceutical manufacturing or development experience, such as operations, technical service, or material science.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute PR&D category strategies, including market analysis and supplier identification, evaluation, and selection.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier-related risk, cost, and supply.
• Lead requirements reviews, sourcing strategy development, supplier due diligence, RFP oversight, contract awards, and contract management oversight.
• Lead on-site due diligence with potential contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs).
• Lead discussions of supplier contract terms and collaborate with business partners on contract issues or disputes.
• Ensure agreements address supply risks and company liabilities.
• Support supplier relationship management issues and disputes.
• Ensure company priorities and relevant stakeholders’ requirements are represented in agreements.
• Provide market intelligence on CMO capabilities.

Benefits

• Company bonus, depending in part on company and individual performance.
• Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k).
• Pension.
• Vacation benefits.
• Eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Flexible benefits, including 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, including an employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director