Associate Director - Global Robotics Program

Role Summary

Associate Director - Global Robotics Program. Lead the Lilly Global Robotics Program across manufacturing sites, overseeing robotics initiatives, testing new technologies, delivering proof of concepts and pilots, deploying site production systems, and standardizing robotics across manufacturing. Manage supplier portfolio and technology standardization for robotics globally.

Responsibilities

• Lead team to maintain a strong safety culture.
• Develop and deliver standardized robotics solutions across manufacturing.
• Manage plans to meet defined robotics portfolios across our sites.
• Manage technology global suppliers and robotics integrators across the portfolio.
• Manage aspects of the project delivery process for the deployment of Global Robotics Program platform systems.
• Develop a staffing strategy to meet technical and project deployment priorities for robotics.
• Direct and lead the work of a group of technical engineers and contract resources to assure that projects are completed on time and on budget.
• Build and maintain effective teams; Identify, attract and evaluate talent through internal/external networks; coach, mentor, and develop people; and build requisite Technical Capabilities to support the organizational mission.
• Improve people capability and capacity by ensuring training, career development and professional and technical growth for employees.
• Be a champion for safety activities and a role model for diversity, ethics, and compliance.
• Complete all HR related tasks such as performance management plans, development plans, succession planning, career counseling, and all other people related aspects of the team.
• Work in a safe manner to ensure the safety of self and team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering
• Prior leadership experience
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Authorized to work in the United States (no sponsorship anticipated)

Skills

• Strong communication and team building abilities
• 2+ years of experience delivering projects, preferably within manufacturing sites
• 2+ years of experience within Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, preferably within an operational manufacturing site
• Proficiency in planning and managing teams to carry out highly complex tasks and/or cross-functional or cross-site tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively to customers, business partners, and staff; strong oral, written, and visual presentation skills
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to apply solutions to diverse situations
• Experience with tools, systems, and processes that improve operational excellence
• Understanding of Capital Management and Verification processes
• Experience managing initiatives with aggressive timelines
• Knowledge of cGMP, ICH, USP, and other regulations
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

Education

• Relevant engineering degree (Bachelor's or Master's)

Additional Requirements

• Significant domestic or international travel may be required (~25%).
• Ability to work in development or manufacturing environments with appropriate PPE.