Associate Director - Process Engineering
Eli Lilly and Company
September 03, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Richmond, VA
Operations
Role: Process Engineering Associate Director overseeing manufacturing process engineering within biopharma operations, primarily supporting bulk drug substance production. Responsibilities: supervise and develop process engineering staff, ensure reliable and compliant equipment operation, lead process engineering work coordination, and develop business plans aligned with operational excellence, safety, and compliance standards. Requirements: Bachelor's in Engineering or related field, minimum 5 years of manufacturing engineering experience, preferably in biosynthesis or purification processes; full-time US work authorization. Preferred: Professional Engineer licensure, leadership skills, technical depth in bioprocessing. HighValue: biopharmaceutical manufacturing, biologics, biosynthesis, purification, process engineering, GMP compliance, environmental and safety standards, cross-functional collaboration. WorkSetup: on-site, with less than 10% travel; availability outside standard hours required.