Sr. Director - API Manufacturing Quality Control

Role Summary

The Sr. Director – QC provides strategic and administrative leadership for the quality control and analytical sciences laboratories at a new Lilly API site. This role ensures the development of essential capabilities and business processes to support site operations and Lilly’s expanding pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high-performing Quality Laboratory Operations team
• Ensure GMP compliance across all lab activities
• Deliver the ‚Äúlab of the future‚Äù vision with integrated digital, paperless processes
• Collaborate with local and global quality teams to standardize lab design, processes, and systems
• Participate in site and quality leadership teams
• Drive strategic decisions and successful business outcomes
• Coordinate lab-related planning and budget management
• Promote cross-functional integration and communication
• Maintain a safe, compliant work environment
• Serve as a liaison for corporate communications

Qualifications

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree in relevant field (STEM preferred)
• 10+ years of supporting complex analytical testing (mass spec, bioassay, protein characterization)
• 5+ years of supervisory/leadership experience
• Knowledge of QC operations, new product introduction, and process development
• Expertise in analytical lab quality and compliance requirements
• Experience with regulatory submissions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer systems
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills with ability to lead leaders and influence cross-functionally
• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment

Skills

• Quality control leadership
• GMP compliance
• Laboratory digitalization and data systems
• Strategic planning and budgeting
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Regulatory inspections and submissions
• Technical writing and communication

Education

• Bachelor‚Äôs degree in a relevant field (STEM preferred)

Additional Requirements

• None beyond the qualifications listed