Associate Director - Joint Process Team

Role Summary

Associate Director, Joint Process Team (JPT) leads a cross-functional team comprising Lilly and API Contract Manufacturer representatives as part of the API External Manufacturing site. This role is based at the Kinsale, Ireland site and serves as the primary business relationship owner with the Contract Manufacturer. The role collaborates with Lilly’s Process Research & Development on commercialization activities and is a member of the Flow Team and Extended Site Lead Team.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional Joint Process Teams to develop and achieve strategically aligned objectives related to safety, quality, reliable supply and technology transfer at the Contract Manufacturer
• Lead internal process teams (IPTs) to enable successful completion of joint Lilly-Contract Manufacturer objectives
• Successfully facilitate and champion quality, technical, and regulatory compliance at the Contract Manufacturer
• Oversee production, batch release and shipment/supply chain schedules to ensure reliable supply
• Facilitate Joint Steering Committee (JSC) meeting agendas with significant issues escalating from the JPT and strategic topics requiring alignment from both Lilly and the Contract Manufacturer
• Accountable for Contract Manufacturer performance metrics in line with Lilly’s Global Contract Manufacturing Standards
• Liaise with senior management levels in Manufacturing, Quality, Development and commercial Business Units as required
• Make regular visits to Contract Manufacturers to increase awareness of operations and maintain working relationships
• Partner with Global Procurement and Manufacturing Strategy on due diligence and sourcing activities

Qualifications

• Required: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific or engineering discipline
• Required: 5+ Years of API Manufacturing experience supporting API production operations and/or technology transfer
• Preferred: 2+ years of demonstrated leadership and/or mentorship experience
• Preferred: Ability to externally represent Lilly in a positive, professional and ethical manner

Skills

• Business Knowledge: Relevant experience in the business and demonstrated performance in delivery; proactive with strong self-management and organizational skills
• Learning Agility and Curiosity: Ability to deal with ambiguity and uncertainty; ability to identify and prioritize problems and implement solutions
• Positive Influence: Collaborative problem-solving and reliability in following through on actions; openness to feedback
• Relationship Builder: Ability to establish and maintain relationships across levels internally and externally
• Ability to Lead People: Leadership and motivation within a team; ability to influence across functions
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills in 1:1 and group settings
• Decision Making: Decisive, capable of gathering information and asking the right questions to reach optimal solutions

Education

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific or engineering discipline