Associate Director – Technical Services/Manufacturing Science
Eli Lilly and Company
4 hours ago
On-site
Richmond, VA
Operations
Job Title: Associate Director – Technical Services/Manufacturing Science (TS/MS / MSAT)
Responsibilities:
- Lead TS/MS to provide oversight of biological and bioconjugate manufacturing processes in collaboration with engineering, IT, operations, and quality.
- Support site leadership to build a diverse and capable TS/MS organization with capability, capacity, and culture to operate to high standards.
- Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing team; foster technical excellence, curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance management to direct reports.
- Determine TS/MS staffing and resource needs to support process operations through facility startup (enabling process qualifications and validations).
- Support development and implementation of robust control strategies to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence (lean principles in a digitally native plant).
- Review and approve documentation (procedures, deviation investigations, technical reports, change controls, qualification/validation protocols, summary reports).
- Support the project team to deliver the facility ready to operate and on schedule.
Basic Requirements:
- BS, MS, or PhD in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, or related scientific discipline.
- 10+ years biopharmaceutical industry experience, including at least 5 years in a people leadership role.
- Proficient in English.
Additional Skills/Preferences:
- Knowledge of biotech manufacturing processes, lab scale models, and unit operations.
- Knowledge of laboratory and commercial scale biotech manufacturing processes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse process team.
- Ability to respond quickly to changing priorities within a limited timeline.
Additional Information:
- Travel possible, expected to be minimal.
- Monday–Friday onsite; flexibility needed for production schedules/shutdowns; occasional extended/off-hour work.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated):
- Anticipated wage: $123,000–$180,400.
- Eligible for company bonus (based on company/individual performance).
- Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off/leave, and well-being benefits.
Application Instructions:
- If you require accommodation to submit a resume, complete the workplace accommodation request form: https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation
Responsibilities:
- Lead TS/MS to provide oversight of biological and bioconjugate manufacturing processes in collaboration with engineering, IT, operations, and quality.
- Support site leadership to build a diverse and capable TS/MS organization with capability, capacity, and culture to operate to high standards.
- Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing team; foster technical excellence, curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance management to direct reports.
- Determine TS/MS staffing and resource needs to support process operations through facility startup (enabling process qualifications and validations).
- Support development and implementation of robust control strategies to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence (lean principles in a digitally native plant).
- Review and approve documentation (procedures, deviation investigations, technical reports, change controls, qualification/validation protocols, summary reports).
- Support the project team to deliver the facility ready to operate and on schedule.
Basic Requirements:
- BS, MS, or PhD in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, or related scientific discipline.
- 10+ years biopharmaceutical industry experience, including at least 5 years in a people leadership role.
- Proficient in English.
Additional Skills/Preferences:
- Knowledge of biotech manufacturing processes, lab scale models, and unit operations.
- Knowledge of laboratory and commercial scale biotech manufacturing processes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse process team.
- Ability to respond quickly to changing priorities within a limited timeline.
Additional Information:
- Travel possible, expected to be minimal.
- Monday–Friday onsite; flexibility needed for production schedules/shutdowns; occasional extended/off-hour work.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated):
- Anticipated wage: $123,000–$180,400.
- Eligible for company bonus (based on company/individual performance).
- Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off/leave, and well-being benefits.
Application Instructions:
- If you require accommodation to submit a resume, complete the workplace accommodation request form: https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation