M&Q Sr. Director - Digital Quality Labs, Execution and TSMS, Tech at Lilly MQ

Overview

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, whose employees work to discover and bring life‑changing medicines. We put people first and are looking for people who are determined to make a difference.

Lilly is entering an exciting period of growth, investing in state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing sites and innovative technologies to expand our capacity and minimize environmental impact. We build creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

As the Global M&Q Senior Director, Tech, you will advance the Digital Lab of the Future, encompassing Lab Information Management, Lab Execution, autonomous labs, Process PLM, and the Digital agenda within Technical Services and Manufacturing Sciences. You will provide strategic leadership, establish governance, lead transformation initiatives, and collaborate with QC and TSMS teams to deliver digital transformation programs.

• Lead the digital lab portfolio and set governance for Digital Quality Labs across the organization.
• Drive transformation initiatives to digitalize laboratories and implement emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with QC and TSMS peers to deliver MQ digital transformation programs in QC Operations and TSMS.
• Guide and mentor the Tech team and its resources.

• Be Bold – coach through translation of complex requirements into robust solutions.
• Be Fast – move at the pace of M&Q and the organization’s growth.
• Be Engaging – engage a diverse team focused on re‑imagining Quality and Manufacturing processes using cutting‑edge automation and AI.
• Strong understanding of corporate computer system validation and regulatory requirements.
• Collaboration with cross‑functional teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication to non‑technical stakeholders and decision making influence.
• Proactively monitor evolving trends and seek innovative approaches.
• Experience with cGMP regulations and Data Integrity.
• Deep knowledge of Lab Council processes, QC equipment, automation, Method development, and validation.
• Agile mindset for the entire lifecycle.
• Experience in vendor, resource, and third‑party management.
• Coach and mentor team members.

• Experience with Manufacturing Sciences, Digital Tech Transfer, quality digital lab processes, Lab Data Integration, technology standardization, and lab automation.
• Good Manufacturing and Laboratory Practices with computer system validation experience.
• Understanding of eRelease, Sample Management, tracking, method development and standardization.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with modern cloud‑based solutions and AI.

• Labvantage LIMS and LES, NuGenesis, EMPOWER, BINOCS, IoT edge, QBDVision PLM.
• Lab automation systems, instrument integrations, development, or support.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7+ years in IT leadership roles, focusing on quality and manufacturing strategy.
• 7+ years of leadership experience delivering enterprise IT platforms in a highly regulated industry.

• Negotiation skills to drive consensus across complex stakeholder groups.
• Passion for diverse teams and geographies.
• Agile ways of working and product framework experience.
• Fully onsite at Eli Lilly’s corporate office in Indiana.

Lilly IT builds and maintains capabilities using groundbreaking technologies to advance our purpose. We hire diverse professionals to deliver innovative solutions. Lilly is committed to equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities; accommodations can be requested through . Lilly is a proud 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.

Actual compensation will depend on education, experience, skills and geographic location. Anticipated wage range: $157,500 – $231,000. Full‑time employees are eligible for company bonus, 401(k), pension, vacation, medical, dental, vision, flexible benefits, life insurance, leave of absence, well‑being programs and more.