Associate VP Technical Services​/Manufacturing Science; Indianapolis Parenteral Mfg

Associate VP Technical Services/Manufacturing Science (Indianapolis Parenteral Mfg)

Bio Space – Lilly – Indianapolis, IN

Lilly is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. This role provides leadership and strategic direction for the Parenteral Manufacturing Technical Services/Manufacturing Science (TS/MS) organization, managing the technical agenda, quality systems, product control strategies, and regulatory interactions.

• Maintain a safe work environment and lead safety initiatives.
• Provide strategic direction and governance to the TS/MS organization.
• Lead the technical/scientific agenda for the site via the Science Lead Team.
• Represent the TS/MS organization at the Site Lead Team.
• Develop administrative and technical leadership within the organization.
• Ensure appropriately trained and qualified staff support day‑to‑day operations and new product projects.
• Monitor processes for continuous improvement of control strategy, risk reduction, and validated state for manufacturing productivity.
• Establish reward and recognition initiatives for staff.
• Communicate effectively with the Parenteral TS/MS Network Director and other leaders to align technical agenda and central initiatives.
• Serve as a key technical resource for regulatory interactions.
• Manage commercialization agenda in partnership with PR&D and central TS/MS.

• 10+ years of prior leadership experience in parenteral manufacturing technical services.
• Demonstrated regulatory inspection experience interacting directly with regulators.

• Understanding of manufacturing and cGMPs.
• Ability to prioritize efforts.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Involvement in external pharmaceutical industry associations.

• B.S. or equivalent in a scientific field of study.

• Minimal travel required.
• Applicant will work in various areas within the Parenteral Plant. Some allergens are present. Mobility requirements and exposure to allergens should be considered.

Full‑time equivalent salary: $241,500 – $354,200

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.