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Summary:The Associate Director – TS /MS – IAPI is primarily responsible for the productivity and development of the employees with the purpose of ensuring the reliable and compliant manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API ). Additionally, partner to influence and implement within the TS /MS organization and across functional disciplines to support the TS /MS technical agenda, IAPI Business Plan priorities and GMP Quality Plan objectives. This person will work closely with the site management and other leaders at the site to ensure the highest standards of quality are being met through best-in-class processes, equipment, and people. They will also be responsible for leading continuous improvement efforts across the site and ensuring that we have robust technical capabilities to support ongoing commercial products. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a large pharmaceutical or biotech environment and possess a strong understanding of cGMPs, regulatory requirements, and other relevant compliance matters.
Responsibilities:
Leading /mentoring a technical staff and understanding of protein chemistry as it relates to API manufacturing.
Provide guidance on time management and priorities for direct reports.
Time management skills to assist in the productive completion of daily activities, implementation of technical projects and balance new technical priorities.
Key position responsibility is to address and document GMP compliance issues and development /execution of process /cleaning validation plans. Therefore, the position requires knowledge of cGMPs, applicable global regulatory manufacturing guidance, and the corporate /industry standards for process /cleaning validation.
Influence and implement the network technical agenda within a multi-discipline technical environment.
Provide technical leadership for the preparation of the periodic product reviews and act as the primary technical representative in a cross-functional setting on Technical Review Board (TRB ) and /or Deviation Review Board (DRB ).
Work with peer leadership in a positive fashion to deliver on functional technical objectives, specific product business plan, and quality objectives.
Work closely with the site management and other leaders to ensure the site is operating safely and efficiently.
Develop and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders such as regulators, suppliers, and customers.
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations related to GxPs (Good Practices), environmental health and safety, and security.
Basic Qualifications:
Additional Preferences:
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.Demonstrated ability to lead change and drive results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.Teamwork and interpersonal skills, technical, leadership, administrative, organizational, independent decision making, multi-tasking, and problem solving.This role is located onsite in Indianapolis, IN with the ability to work from home up to 4 days per month.
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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$118,500 - $173,800Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.
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