Lead Operator, Parenteral Operations Visual Inspection

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve.

This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

Lilly is entering an exciting period of growth, and we are committed to delivering innovative medicines to patients around the world. Lilly has invested over $1 Billion to build a completely new, inspiring, environmentally conscious, and highly automated campus in Concord, North Carolina. This brand-new campus will utilize the latest technology to increase the company’s capacity in parenteral (injectable) medications, device assembly, and packaging operations.

This is an exciting and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build and operate a new site. If you ever wanted to have a direct impact building a team’s culture and in how the team operates, now is the perfect opportunity! The Parenteral (PAR) Lead Operator will support start up activities required to bring the area into service for visual inspection. They will become the experts within their assigned area and educate their team in the proper operation of the facility.

This role will be responsible for ensuring continuous supply of our medicines by; expertly running the process, troubleshooting, and collaborating cross-functionally, and holding all to our safety first / quality always mindset. Lead Operators will coordinate daily activities to meet capacity plans while developing their own and our team’s capabilities. As a lead operator and expert at our growing site, you’ll have significant opportunities for growth into future leadership and technical roles.

Minimum education:

High School Diploma or GED Ability to effectively communicate (electronically, written and verbal) Flexibility - the ability to troubleshoot and triage challenges Computer proficiency (desktop software, MS office).

Ability to work overtime as required Ability to wear safety equipment (glasses, shoes, gloves, etc) Ability to work and gown in a cleanroom (Grade C, ISO
8) environment. Ability to participate in professional development opportunities (team coursework such as classes through RCCC) Depending on the candidate’s experience, the position may require a short-term assignment of 3-12 months domestically or internationally to train and be certified on existing processes and establish global contacts. There may also be a requirement for short (less than 1 month) travel to support equipment testing at the manufacturer’s factory.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.

Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.

Experience with, completion of, or understanding of Automated, semi-automated, and/or manual inspection. Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs) Experience in operations or manufacturing…