Sr Director - Tech at Lilly Manufacturing & Quality

Lilly • Richmond, VA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Lilly is on a mission to revolutionize patient care with groundbreaking medicines and is undergoing a transformative expansion, investing in new manufacturing facilities worldwide, including a $6 billion investment in a new API Virginia site. This role is a leadership position within Lilly's Technological Revolution, offering a gateway to innovation and global impact. The Sr. Director will spearhead the digital strategy for the new manufacturing site in Virginia, reporting to both the M&Q IT AVP and the Manufacturing AVP Site Head Virginia. This role is instrumental in shaping the technological future of the site and ensuring digital operational readiness for launch.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• 10+ years of leadership in Pharma IT, with a focus on manufacturing IT/OT leadership experience.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory compliance (cGMP).
• Proven leadership prowess and team-building excellence.
• Agile management of simultaneous projects, with a knack for adapting to shifting priorities.
• Collaborative spirit with cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A creative and analytical mindset, equipped to resolve complex issues.
• Deep Technical Knowledge on Pharmaceutical manufacturing and IT/OT footprint to support the site.
• Strong personal commitment to support the Virginia manufacturing mission and to create a culture of Safety First and Quality Always.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in MES, Data Integration, and Advanced Analytics.

Responsibilities

• Define and deploy the digital strategy for Virginia facility in alignment with the Global Tech at Lilly Strategy.
• Guarantee digital operational readiness for site launch, integrating systems such as: Infrastructure, SAP, Warehouse Management & Logistics, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Data Historian and Real-Time Floor Tracking, Comprehensive Data Management: Integration, Analytics, Digital Plant Innovations and Laboratory Information Management, CAPA Systems, Access Security, and Risk Management.
• Serve on the Site Leadership Team, drive digital strategy and foster a culture of excellence aligned with Lilly’s values.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in team recruitment and development.
• Lead talent management, including recognition, compensation, and succession planning.
• Spearhead cGMP compliance and operational excellence initiatives.
• Manage and Control Budget and Capital.

Benefits

• company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance)
• company-sponsored 401(k)
• pension
• vacation benefits
• 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: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees