Engineer - Project Engineer-Design Lead
Eli Lilly and Company
September 04, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Henrico, VA)
Worldwide
Operations
Role: Design Lead within Lilly's Global Facilities Delivery organization, responsible for overseeing the design of capital projects supporting pharmaceutical manufacturing and medical innovation. Objectives: ensure design compliance with standards, regulatory requirements, and project goals for new and renovated assets. Responsibilities: manage design delivery from conceptual to basic review, coordinate A/E firms, develop design requirements, monitor progress and budgets, and facilitate issue resolution. Qualifications: BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering; minimum 5 years supporting pharmaceutical or API manufacturing environments; experience with capital project delivery, design standards, and regulatory guidance. Preferred: pharmaceutical process or project engineering background, strong project management, conflict resolution, and influencing skills. High-Value: experience in pharma manufacturing, capital projects, and cross-disciplinary coordination. Work setup involves approximately 25% domestic and international travel; potential for co-location with A/E firms or on-site support for commissioning and qualification activities.