Sr. Manager - Supply Chain Project Team Leader

Eli Lilly and Company • Indianapolis, IN

1d • $93,750 - $137,500 • Onsite

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. Job Summary: The Senior Manager, Supply Chain Project Team Leader, will lead and manage complex, high-impact supply chain projects from initiation to completion at Eli Lilly and Company. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, implementing innovative solutions, and optimizing site and global supply chain processes to support the company's strategic objectives. The successful candidate will foster cross-functional collaboration and lead a team of project professionals to deliver results on time and within budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering large-scale, cross-functional supply chain projects.
• SAP knowledge and awareness
• GMP experience required
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, including demand planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics
• Pharma experience
• Experience with QMS systems
• Familiar with upstream supplier impacts and downstream distribution impacts.
• Expertise in project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, Lean Six Sigma certification desirable but not required).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools and AI integration (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana, Co-pilot, Nadia, Claude etc...).
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt to change, and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of complex supply chain projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, resource allocation, risk management strategies, and communication plans.
• Guide and mentor a team of supply chain project professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.
• Collaborate with various internal stakeholders (e.g., manufacturing, R&D, commercial, quality, finance) and external partners to ensure seamless project integration and successful outcomes.
• Identify opportunities for supply chain optimization, cost reduction, and efficiency improvements, and translate these into actionable project initiatives.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for projects, reporting progress, risks, and challenges to senior leadership.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in project management methodologies and tools within the supply chain organization.
• Facilitate decision-making processes, resolve conflicts, and proactively address project impediments to maintain momentum.
• Ensure all project activities comply with Eli Lilly's quality standards, global regulations, and internal policies.

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: Manager