Sr. Director - API Manufacturing Quality Control

Eli Lilly • Houston, TX

86d • $151,500 - $222,200

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. Lilly is currently constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for production of API molecules. This facility is intended to provide APIs for current and future products, including new modalities. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the leadership team for the startup of a greenfield manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help to build the organization, the facility and the culture to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations. The Sr. Director - QC provides strategic and administrative leadership for the quality control and analytical sciences laboratories at a new Lilly API site. This role ensures the development of essential capabilities and business processes to support site operations and Lilly's expanding pipeline.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field (STEM preferred)
• 10+ years of supporting complex analytical testing (mass spec, bioassay, protein characterization)
• 5+ years of supervisory/leadership experience

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of QC operations, new product introduction, and process development
• Expertise in analytical lab quality and compliance requirements
• Experience with regulatory submissions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer systems
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills with ability to lead leaders and influence cross-functionally
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high-performing Quality Laboratory Operations team
• Ensure GMP compliance across all lab activities
• Deliver the 'lab of the future' vision with integrated digital, paperless processes
• Collaborate with local and global quality teams to standardize lab design, processes, and systems
• Participate in site and quality leadership teams
• Drive strategic decisions and successful business outcomes
• Coordinate lab-related planning and budget management
• Promote cross-functional integration and communication
• Maintain a safe, compliant work environment
• Serve as a liaison for corporate communications
• Ensure consistent quality and compliance across laboratories
• Manage regulatory and internal inspections
• Lead HR planning, performance management, and talent development
• Recruit and build site capabilities for a high-functioning QC lab organization
• Ensure strong administrative and technical leadership within the team

Benefits

• 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
• 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: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree