Lab Operations Manager Lilly Medicine Foundry

Eli Lilly and Company • Lebanon, IN

11h • $65,250 - $148,500 • Onsite

About The Position

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. Organization and Position Overview: Lilly recently announced a $4.5 billion investment to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a new center for advanced manufacturing and drug development. The first-ever facility of its kind, combining research and manufacturing in a single location, the Medicine Foundry will allow Lilly to further develop innovative solutions to optimize manufacturing processes and increase capacity for clinical trial medicines, while also reducing costs and environmental impact. In the Project Delivery Phase and Startup Phase of the project (2025 to 2028), roles will be fluid and dynamic as we endeavor to support the project delivery, build a new organization, develop and implement the necessary systems and business processes required to support GMP operations. This will require significant collaboration, creativity and resilience as the Lilly Medicine Foundry goes from design, to start-up, and to steady-state operations. Job Summary: The Lab Operations Manager at Eli Lilly and Company is responsible for overseeing the daily operational activities of one or more laboratory facilities, ensuring efficient, safe, and compliant execution of research and development efforts. This role focuses on streamlining workflows, managing vendors, supporting scientific teams, and ensuring inspection readiness through strong Quality Assurance practices. The position works closely with Quality, EHS, Facility, IT, and Scientific teams to maintain GLP/GMP standards, meet internal quality requirements, and ensure compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field)
• 5-7 years’ experience in laboratory operations, including 2-3 years in a leadership or supervisory role in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology setting
• Knowledge of laboratory best practices, GLP/GMP regulations, and EHS standards
• Strong understanding of lab instrumentation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Proven skills in budget, resource, and project management
• Excellent leadership, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1

Responsibilities

• Manage daily laboratory operations, including oversight of equipment maintenance, coordination with vendors, inventory management, and facility and utilities administration.
• Develop and implement SOPs for laboratory processes to ensure adherence to regulatory and internal standards
• Provide Quality oversight, ensuring compliance with GDP, data integrity (ALCOA+), and change management
• Coordinate equipment repairs, calibrations, and preventative maintenance
• Enforce safety protocols, conduct safety audits, GEMBA walks, and organize safety training for staff
• Partner with scientific leads and project managers to support research needs and meet project goals
• Track expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and safety
• Maintain laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and related software for data management
• Participate in planning and design for new or renovated laboratory spaces
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase laboratory efficiency and effectiveness
• Lead and mentor laboratory support staff to foster a collaborative and productive environment

Benefits

• Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance).
• In addition, 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees