Sr. Director - Quality Control Laboratories
Eli Lilly and Company
August 23, 2026
On-site
Huntsville, AL
$156,000 - $228,800 USD yearly
Operations
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative leadership for quality control (QC) and analytical laboratories; develop capabilities and business processes at the site.
- Build and lead a high-quality organization supporting Quality Laboratory Operations; maintain GMP compliance.
- Deliver the “lab of the future” vision for LP1 (integrated digital, paperless processes).
- Participate on local area lead teams and the Quality Lead Team; coordinate with Global Quality Laboratories/QC Operations for standardized lab design, processes, and systems.
- Coordinate lab business planning and budget management; ensure a safe work environment compliant with regulations.
- Manage quality/compliance consistency across laboratories and coordinate regulatory/internal inspections.
- Lead personnel development: HR development/planning/performance management for direct reports; recruit talent and develop QCL capabilities.
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, microbiology, engineering, or related discipline.
- 10+ years supporting complex analytical testing (chromatography, bioassay, analytical characterization).
- 2+ years in a GMP/cGMP environment.
- 5+ years leadership experience.
- Expertise in quality and compliance requirements for analytical laboratories.
- Experience with regulatory submissions.
Additional Skills/Preferences
- Proficiency with computer systems (Microsoft Office); strong technical writing; strong oral/written communication.
- Interpersonal skills to lead leaders and influence cross-functionally.
Benefits (as stated)
- Company bonus (based on performance); eligibility for 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription coverage, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off/leave, and well-being benefits.
Additional Information
- Travel ~10%.
- Provide administrative leadership for quality control (QC) and analytical laboratories; develop capabilities and business processes at the site.
- Build and lead a high-quality organization supporting Quality Laboratory Operations; maintain GMP compliance.
- Deliver the “lab of the future” vision for LP1 (integrated digital, paperless processes).
- Participate on local area lead teams and the Quality Lead Team; coordinate with Global Quality Laboratories/QC Operations for standardized lab design, processes, and systems.
- Coordinate lab business planning and budget management; ensure a safe work environment compliant with regulations.
- Manage quality/compliance consistency across laboratories and coordinate regulatory/internal inspections.
- Lead personnel development: HR development/planning/performance management for direct reports; recruit talent and develop QCL capabilities.
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, microbiology, engineering, or related discipline.
- 10+ years supporting complex analytical testing (chromatography, bioassay, analytical characterization).
- 2+ years in a GMP/cGMP environment.
- 5+ years leadership experience.
- Expertise in quality and compliance requirements for analytical laboratories.
- Experience with regulatory submissions.
Additional Skills/Preferences
- Proficiency with computer systems (Microsoft Office); strong technical writing; strong oral/written communication.
- Interpersonal skills to lead leaders and influence cross-functionally.
Benefits (as stated)
- Company bonus (based on performance); eligibility for 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription coverage, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off/leave, and well-being benefits.
Additional Information
- Travel ~10%.