Engineer - Project Profiler - Facilities Delivery

Role Summary

As part of Global Facilities Delivery (GFD), the Project Profiler is responsible for understanding the needs and developing options for capital projects that will support manufacturing strategic agendas. Depending on background, this position will focus on Parenteral and/or API networks to develop options and build consensus between global engineering and manufacturing network leadership groups. In addition to known capital projects, Project Profiler provides input into various strategic assessments of different business opportunities within manufacturing networks.

The Project Profiler participates in GFD governance processes between project launch and end of basic design to assure the optimum business solution continues to be developed and warranted changes of scope/capability are communicated/approved by stakeholders.

• Execute the profiling/front-end-planning process for critical capital initiatives in manufacturing based on direction from the network leader.
• Conduct profiling including clarifying business strategy and drivers for investment, identifying stakeholders and requirements, and defining performance criteria for capacity, capability, cost, etc.
• Develop project concepts with block flow diagrams, capacity analysis, technology/platform assessment, utilities/infrastructure needs, preliminary layouts, and estimate cost and schedule.
• Identify and vet alternatives to achieve network goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and partners with outside firms to gather benchmarking and industry information.
• Create a file outlining scope, estimate, schedule, and requirements for potential projects.
• Achieve alignment and formal decision through Approval of Concept (AOC) meetings; participate in Project Change Reviews and monitor projects against the profile.
• Contribute to a capital planning database for major projects.

• Required:
  
  B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
• Required:
  
  Minimum of 12 years manufacturing and/or engineering experience in support of pharmaceutical or API networks.
• Preferred:
  Ability to balance Lilly’s business understanding with detailed technical work; concise communication of complex options to Executives; strong written and verbal communication skills; capital project leadership experience; ability to influence senior stakeholders; ability to operate with limited or conflicting direction; strong planning and prioritization skills; commitment to pursuing optimal business solutions via the profiling process.

• Travel: 5-20%