Sr. Director – Technical Services & Manufacturing Sciences (TSMS) – Tech Transfer

Lilly • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Senior Director of TSMS – Tech Transfer is a strategic leadership role within the central TSMS organization, responsible for leading global technical teams in the successful transfer of drug substance and dry oral products (including SDD) processes across internal and external manufacturing sites. This role ensures consistent execution of Lilly’s commercialization strategy, drives technical excellence, and fosters collaboration across development, manufacturing, and regulatory functions.

Requirements

• Minimum: B.S. in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Engineering, or related scientific discipline.
• 15+ years in pharmaceutical manufacturing or technical services within a cGMP environment.
• 5+ years of experience in drug substance or dry product tech transfer and commercialization.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional teams and successful molecule transfers.
• Strong project management and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to influence across sites and central functions.
• Experience mentoring and developing technical talent.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Microbiology.
• Deep technical knowledge of parenteral products and control strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead organization of TSMS technical experts on global tech transfer teams supporting both the initial commercialization of pipeline products and node to node transfers of commercial products across the drug substance and dry products portfolio.
• Responsible for the development of standardized business processes and Playbooks to support global tech transfers across multiple platforms and multiple sites (including simultaneous transfers to dual sourcing sites).
• Ensure alignment of Playbooks with Single Process Map deliverables and ensure buy-in from BR&D/SMDD and Analytical (AQCL) on generation of standardized business processes.
• Ensure the team is appropriately structured to own and continuously improve Tech Transfer Playbooks and associated training programs.
• Ensure consistency in technical deliverables and documentation across transfers.
• Partner with CMC PMs and development teams to guide tech transfer execution using Lilly’s Single Process Map.
• Co-own commercialization playbooks with Commercialization and Molecule Stewards.
• Ensure adequate staffing and capability of tech transfer teams.
• Provide escalation and troubleshooting support for complex tech transfer challenges.
• Represent TSMS at governance bodies and technical network meetings.
• Build relationships and influence across manufacturing sites and central functions.
• Lead performance management, talent development, and succession planning.
• Mentor and coach project managers and technical leaders in commercialization and tech transfer.

Benefits

• Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance).
• 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: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees