Senior Director - Regional Lead

Lilly•Boston, MA

5d•$181,500 - $266,200

About The Position

The Regional Lead oversees operations across multiple sites within a region and manages the Site Leads responsible for day-to-day operations at each site. The role implements the regional operations model and strategy, ensuring site operations are safe, compliant, and supportive of scientific work and Lilly culture. The Regional Lead represents the region on the Regional Research Operations Lead Team, works with counterparts to standardize and harmonize processes, and partners with Site Heads, scientific leaders, and functional groups including Facilities Management, IT, HR, HSE, and Research Capital and Facilities. The position also provides regional support to Lilly Gateway Labs and helps integrate acquired company facilities into Lilly oversight and processes. The role leads operational planning, develops site capacity and utilization plans, contributes to regional footprint planning, and removes barriers to execution. It builds and leads a high-performing team of Site Leads, monitors site and vendor performance, maintains compliance and audit readiness, and sustains effective management controls. The position requires 30% travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field, such as engineering, science, business administration, or management.
10 or more years of team leadership experience in operations.
Management experience; the position will have direct reports.
Experience leading facility or site operations.
Experience partnering with internal and external stakeholders and influencing across corporate, geographic, and cultural boundaries.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree, such as a science degree, MBA, or equivalent.
Six Sigma leadership experience.
Strong critical thinking and sound judgment, including anticipating problems, diagnosing root causes, taking corrective action, and willingness to take and defend tough positions.
Ability to prioritize multiple complex responsibilities and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills, including the ability to build trust, coach, and manage conflict.
Strong business acumen and familiarity with financial concepts, with the ability to balance scientific and business priorities.

Responsibilities

Lead operations across multiple regional sites and oversee Site Leads, holding them accountable for safe, compliant, and effective day-to-day operations.
Chair the Regional Site Lead Team and align Site Heads, Site Leads, scientific leaders, and functional partners on regional and site priorities.
Champion a strong safety culture and a collaborative work environment reflecting Lilly values.
Share best practices across sites and standardize processes with Regional Lead counterparts in other regions.
Support integration of acquired companies in the region in collaboration with the Operations Integration Lead and Acquisitions Transition Team.
Provide regional support to Lilly Gateway Labs.
Implement the operations model and strategy established by the AVP/VP Regional Research Operations, establishing the support systems and processes sites need.
Develop site capacity and utilization plans with site leadership to support current science and future growth.
Contribute input to regional footprint planning with Research Capital and Facilities, informed by external benchmarking.
Remove barriers to execution and lead cross-functional special initiatives.
Build and lead a high-performing team of Site Leads, ensuring appropriate staffing at each regional site.
Set clear goals, manage performance, and identify, develop, and retain talent.
Promote collaboration and efficient resource sharing across sites.
Manage relationships with key external partners and vendors.
Establish KPIs and monitor site and vendor performance, including vendors such as CBRE, using benchmarking and stakeholder input to improve operational efficiency.
Ensure sites meet Lilly corporate policies and regulatory requirements, including audit readiness, HSE compliance, and timely resolution of findings.
Sustain a strong management control system through quality procedures, processes, and metrics.
Escalate issues that cannot be resolved at the site and regional level to Leadership.
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Company bonus, depending in part on company and individual performance.
Company-sponsored 401(k) eligibility.
Pension.
Vacation benefits.
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits eligibility.
Flexible benefits, such as healthcare and 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.
Employee resource groups open to all employees.