Associate Director - Process Engineering
Eli Lilly and Company
September 03, 2026
On-site
Richmond, VA
Operations
The Process Engineering Associate Director is responsible for supervising process engineers and engineering technicians supporting daily facility operations. The role ensures employee productivity and development and that reliable, compliant equipment and systems are used in manufacturing bulk drug substance. Partners to influence and implement the process engineering technical agenda, business plan priorities, and compliance plan objectives.
Administrative Leadership
- Supervise and coach process engineering staff (performance reviews, development plans)
- Recruiting, resource planning, and succession planning
- Coordinate process engineering work
- Review and monitor financial performance; meet targets
- Develop and implement the Process Engineering Business Plan
Operational Excellence
- Demonstrate commitment to environmental, health, and safety (including PSM)
- Identify, track, and report key functional performance indicators
- Ensure substantial compliance
- Develop and implement engineering business plan objectives
- Remove barriers impacting team performance
Organizational Capability
- Set and reinforce engineering rigor and standards for work products and First Principles usage (with consultants and other IAPI areas)
- Ensure completion of critical assignments with monitoring and reporting
- Participate in IAPI flow leadership and management sub-teams
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Engineering or related technical field
- Minimum 5 years engineering manufacturing experience (preferably biosynthetic and/or purification operations)
- Authorized to work in the U.S. full-time; no visa sponsorship
Additional Preferences
- Professional Engineer licensure (encouraged)
- Interpersonal/team leadership skills
- Ensure technical depth and rigor
- Recruiting and retention; independent decision-making
- Verbal and written communication, including coaching/feedback
Additional Information
- 8-hour Mon–Fri; may require off-schedule availability and on-call cell phone response
- <10% annual travel; wear appropriate PPE in manufacturing/lab areas
Administrative Leadership
- Supervise and coach process engineering staff (performance reviews, development plans)
- Recruiting, resource planning, and succession planning
- Coordinate process engineering work
- Review and monitor financial performance; meet targets
- Develop and implement the Process Engineering Business Plan
Operational Excellence
- Demonstrate commitment to environmental, health, and safety (including PSM)
- Identify, track, and report key functional performance indicators
- Ensure substantial compliance
- Develop and implement engineering business plan objectives
- Remove barriers impacting team performance
Organizational Capability
- Set and reinforce engineering rigor and standards for work products and First Principles usage (with consultants and other IAPI areas)
- Ensure completion of critical assignments with monitoring and reporting
- Participate in IAPI flow leadership and management sub-teams
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Engineering or related technical field
- Minimum 5 years engineering manufacturing experience (preferably biosynthetic and/or purification operations)
- Authorized to work in the U.S. full-time; no visa sponsorship
Additional Preferences
- Professional Engineer licensure (encouraged)
- Interpersonal/team leadership skills
- Ensure technical depth and rigor
- Recruiting and retention; independent decision-making
- Verbal and written communication, including coaching/feedback
Additional Information
- 8-hour Mon–Fri; may require off-schedule availability and on-call cell phone response
- <10% annual travel; wear appropriate PPE in manufacturing/lab areas