Sr Director - Operations
Eli Lilly and Company
8 days ago
On-site
Huntsville, AL
Operations
Position Overview
The Senior Director, Operations leads manufacturing operations (small molecule or siRNA/oligonucleotide) to ensure capacity, capability, and leadership to deliver the site’s manufacturing plan. Integrates cross-functional support teams and fosters a strong safety culture.
Pre-Startup and Startup Phase (2029–2030)
- Support facility delivery and operational readiness.
- Build the manufacturing organization and leadership structure.
- Develop and implement GMP systems and processes.
- Shape site culture and align with long-term business goals.
- Lead operational readiness and startup collaboratively.
- Embed lean principles and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Act as end-user representative during design, commissioning, and startup decisions.
Post Startup
- Develop and execute strategic and operational plans for Production Operations.
- Contribute to the site’s medium- and long-term strategic direction.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements (safety, quality/cGMP, environmental, financial, legal, HR).
- Ensure Production Flow and Process Teams meet Manufacturing Standards for Operational Excellence.
- Maintain robust control systems to manage operations, identify compliance risks, and escalate issues.
- Monitor performance and take corrective action.
- Lead cross-functional teams for new product introductions and continuous improvement.
- Develop future management and technical leaders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
- 10+ years leading operations within the pharmaceutical industry.
Additional Preferences
- API manufacturing and Process Safety Management.
- Strong cGMP knowledge.
- Proven relationship-building across organizational levels.
- Led projects initiation-to-completion on time and within budget.
- Skilled in developing high-performing, engaged teams with strong safety culture.
Application/Accommodation Instruction
If you require accommodation to submit a resume, complete the workplace accommodation request form: https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation
The Senior Director, Operations leads manufacturing operations (small molecule or siRNA/oligonucleotide) to ensure capacity, capability, and leadership to deliver the site’s manufacturing plan. Integrates cross-functional support teams and fosters a strong safety culture.
Pre-Startup and Startup Phase (2029–2030)
- Support facility delivery and operational readiness.
- Build the manufacturing organization and leadership structure.
- Develop and implement GMP systems and processes.
- Shape site culture and align with long-term business goals.
- Lead operational readiness and startup collaboratively.
- Embed lean principles and a continuous improvement mindset.
- Act as end-user representative during design, commissioning, and startup decisions.
Post Startup
- Develop and execute strategic and operational plans for Production Operations.
- Contribute to the site’s medium- and long-term strategic direction.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements (safety, quality/cGMP, environmental, financial, legal, HR).
- Ensure Production Flow and Process Teams meet Manufacturing Standards for Operational Excellence.
- Maintain robust control systems to manage operations, identify compliance risks, and escalate issues.
- Monitor performance and take corrective action.
- Lead cross-functional teams for new product introductions and continuous improvement.
- Develop future management and technical leaders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.
- 10+ years leading operations within the pharmaceutical industry.
Additional Preferences
- API manufacturing and Process Safety Management.
- Strong cGMP knowledge.
- Proven relationship-building across organizational levels.
- Led projects initiation-to-completion on time and within budget.
- Skilled in developing high-performing, engaged teams with strong safety culture.
Application/Accommodation Instruction
If you require accommodation to submit a resume, complete the workplace accommodation request form: https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation