Senior Director of Engineering – Facilities and Utilities

Eli Lilly and Company • Huntsville, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Director of Engineering – Facilities and Utilities is responsible for leading site operations related to facilities, utilities, and engineering, ensuring the infrastructure and leadership are in place to support both the site startup and long-term manufacturing operations. This role is part of the Lilly Site Lead Team, contributing to strategic direction, organizational development, and cross-functional coordination. During the project delivery and startup phase, the Senior Director will guide the development and implementation of systems and business processes required for GMP operations, help build the site’s culture and operational readiness, and collaborate closely with other Site Lead Team members to manage evolving responsibilities and ensure alignment with corporate objectives. As the site transitions to full-scale GMP manufacturing, the role will evolve to focus on sustaining operational excellence, continuous improvement, and long-term strategic goals.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience leading teams in the pharmaceutical industry.
• 5+ years of experience in API manufacturing.

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge of cGMPs and their application in manufacturing operations.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships across all levels, including close collaboration with the Site Leadership Team.
• Demonstrated success in leading end-to-end projects on time, within budget, and to high standards.
• Skilled in developing high-performing, engaged teams and fostering a strong, safety-focused culture.
• Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM).

Responsibilities

• Be a collaborative, inclusive, and energetic leader, supporting the broader Lead Team.
• Build an organization with the capability, capacity, and culture to operate the facility to the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Define site engineering facilities priorities and roadmap; develop and implement systems and processes by leveraging internal expertise and external best practices.
• Serve on the site HSE Lead Team to ensure a strong safety focus throughout project delivery and startup.
• Act as the end user representative during project delivery—providing input on design, commissioning, and startup to align with both project and long-term site goals.
• Develop and adapt the organizational structure to ensure the right resources and leadership are in place for full-scale GMP manufacturing.
• Ensure systems are established and executed to achieve a qualified and safe state for equipment, processes, utilities, and facilities.
• Build strong technical relationships with corporate functions and champion strategic initiatives at the site level.
• Lead collaboratively and energetically, supporting the broader Lead Team.
• Build an organization with the capability, capacity, and culture to operate the facility at the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Define engineering priorities and roadmap; implement systems and processes using both internal expertise and external best practices.
• Ensure safety is embedded throughout project delivery and startup as a member of the site HSE Lead Team.
• Represent end-user needs during project delivery—providing input on design, commissioning, and startup to align with both immediate and long-term goals.
• Develop and adjust the organizational structure to ensure the right resources and leadership are in place for GMP manufacturing.
• Establish and execute systems to achieve a qualified and safe state for equipment, processes, utilities, and facilities.
• Foster strong technical partnerships with corporate teams and champion strategic initiatives at the site level.

Benefits

• Company-sponsored 401(k)
• Pension
• Vacation benefits
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 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 bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance)

What This Job Offers

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