Senior Program C&Q Lead

Role: Senior Program C&Q Lead responsible for overseeing commissioning and qualification activities for Lilly's capital projects, ensuring systems are validated, GMP-compliant, and ready for operational handover. Responsibilities include developing C&Q strategies, planning schedules, managing field execution through contractors, reviewing FAT protocols, authoring validation documentation, and maintaining quality and safety standards. The role involves leading cross-functional collaboration across design, construction, automation, quality, and operations teams, and reporting progress and risks to program leadership. Qualifications: Bachelor's in Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field; 15+ years of GMP-regulated C&Q experience, particularly in pharmaceutical capital projects, with hands-on expertise in validation lifecycle, FAT, and systems turnover. High-value specifics: GMP environments, pharma/biotech facilities, API, sterile/parenteral, biologics, or GMP expansion projects, and experience managing large-scale capital programs ($100M+). Travel: approximately 35%, with site-based deployment expected. Preferred: experience with contractor management, delivering on complex projects, and relevant certifications (e.g., ISPE CPIP, PMP). Location: US-based, full-time.