Associate Director - Joint Process Team

Role Summary

Associate Director, Joint Process Team (JPT) is responsible for leading a cross functional team comprised of both Lilly and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Contract Manufacturer representatives as part of the API External Manufacturing (API EM) site. This role is hosted at the Kinsale, Ireland site and reports into the Sr. Director - External API Manufacturing Operations. The Associate Director, JPT is the key business relationship owner with the Contract Manufacturer and is required to build & leverage relationships at all levels to ensure projects and materials are delivered on time and within downstream customer expectations. The Associate Director, JPT will partner with Lilly’s Process Research & Development group on commercialization (technology transfer, process validation and regulatory approval) of Lilly’s exciting leading pipeline and will be 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 that require 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

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

Skills

• Business Knowledge
• Learning Agility and Curiosity
• Positive Influence
• Relationship Builder
• Ability to Lead People
• Communication
• Decision Making

Education

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

Additional Requirements

• None specified beyond the qualifications above