Associate Director - Joint Process Team

Role Summary

The Associate Director of the Joint Process Team (JPT) leads a cross-functional team comprised of Lilly and API Contract Manufacturer representatives. The role owner builds and leverages relationships at all levels of the Contract Manufacturer to ensure projects and materials are delivered on time and meet downstream customer expectations. The JPT Associate Director partners with Lilly’s Process Research & Development group on commercialization (technology transfer, process validation and regulatory approval) of Lilly’s leading pipeline and is a member of the Flow Team and Extended Site Lead Team within API External Manufacturing (API EM).

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

• Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry/Biochemistry or related science
• 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 is strongly desirable

Additional Requirements

• Some travel will be required