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Sr Director - Engineering (Automation, Maintenance, Process)

Eli Lilly and Company
August 24, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Huntsville, AL
Operations
Role: Senior Director overseeing site process engineering functions—including process engineering, automation, and maintenance—to support GMP manufacturing startup and long-term operations. Responsibilities: lead organizational development, define strategic priorities, ensure safety and quality standards, support project delivery during startup, and manage ongoing engineering strategies aligned with site and corporate goals. Engage in equipment design input, system readiness, asset management, compliance, and governance, while fostering leadership development. Requirements: Bachelor's in engineering, 10+ years of leadership experience in pharma manufacturing, with expertise in cGMP environments, API production, and process safety management. Preferences: experience in API manufacturing, strong cross-functional relationship skills, proven project management, and team development success. High-Value: senior leadership in pharmaceutical process engineering within manufacturing, GMP compliance, API focus, and experience supporting startup phases. Work setup: full-time, based at the site, with no explicit travel requirements stated.