Associate Director Global MES – PharmaSuite & PMX

Role Summary

Associate Director Global MES – PharmaSuite & PMX

You will be part of Tech@Lilly MQ (Manufacturing and Quality), driving manufacturing operational excellence and productivity through technology, enabling medicine production with safety first and quality always.

Responsibilities

• People: supervise MES system, platform, and data engineers, plus the regional Service Delivery Lead; include performance and talent management, HR planning, and coaching.
• Collaborate with the PharmaSuite Program Leader to develop and execute regional project plans, working with sites to establish deployment schedules aligned with future needs and strategic direction.
• Oversee regional MES support, ensuring SLAs, robust support processes, and efficient management of PharmaSuite deployments.
• Lead regional budget planning, financial management, and strategic business planning within approved budgets.
• Build and maintain partnerships with local and global stakeholders, including Site Leadership and MQ/DC Tech@Lilly and other partners.
• Manage relationships with software vendors and service providers at the project level, aligning with goals and leveraging best practices for Pharma MES implementations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement best practices to balance local site needs with scalable, global support solutions.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
• Experience: Minimum 5 years managing MES deployment (PMX, PharmaSuite, Syncade)
• Skills: Strong stakeholder management and communication; excellent leadership and ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience in Pharma and GMP Manufacturing

Additional Preferences

• Experience managing programs/projects in the pharmaceutical business; experience managing software vendors and service providers
• Leadership: proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams
• Industry Engagement: active participation in industry forums and standards organizations

Other Information

• Role is Monday through Friday and on-site; flexible to support production schedules and shutdowns
• Occasional off-hours and weekend work may be required due to global scope
• Regional and international travel to meet with vendors, project resources, and manufacturing sites
• Role based in Indianapolis, IN