Sr. Director - Supply Chain
Eli Lilly and Company
September 04, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Henrico, VA
Operations
Role: Senior Director, Supply Chain at Lilly's new GMP manufacturing site for monoclonal antibodies and biologics, leading site-wide supply chain, warehousing, and logistics operations. Primary objectives include ensuring reliable product delivery through demand planning, procurement, inventory management, and risk mitigation, while supporting site startup and long-term GMP manufacturing. Responsibilities encompass developing planning tools, managing master data, overseeing safety stock strategies, and collaborating with stakeholders including global supply chain, procurement, and regulatory agencies. The role involves contributing to organizational development, project delivery, system implementation, and fostering a safety and culture of operational excellence. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, or a related field, with 5+ years supporting pharma manufacturing operations, and leadership experience managing teams. Preferred skills involve effective cross-functional collaboration, decision-making, and innovative problem-solving. Biopharma specifics: supporting biologics (monoclonal antibodies), GMP compliance, site startup, and operational readiness. The position is full-time, based at the Virginia site, with potential project-specific collaboration during startup phases.