Sr. Manager - QC - IAPI - In Process Lab

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.

Provide direction as the person responsible for the lab’s daily workload planning, continuous improvement management, regulatory compliance adherence, and overall customer service point of contact. In addition, the role partners with direct reports on career development. The position oversees and delivers In Process lab testing results, ensuring pharmaceutical intermediaries meet required standards. This position is primarily Monday‑Friday with off‑hour support as needed, and the In Process Lab operates 24/7.

• Ensure GMP, GDP, and data integrity (ALCOA+) standards are met across all testing.
• Deliver in‑process results within required cycle times.
• Identify, investigate atypical results and deviations; drive root cause analysis and CAPA.
• Maintain inspection readiness; support audits and pre‑inspection reviews.
• Review data for accuracy and compliance.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Plan weekly workload and lead daily huddles to track KPIs.
• Adjust staffing/resources to hit timelines; troubleshoot equipment and process issues in real time.
• Lead investigation teams; partner with QA, Tech Services, and Manufacturing on CAPA.
• Set goals, coach performance, and conduct regular 1:1s with direct reports.
• Partner with HR/upper management on personnel issues as needed.
• Represent QC in cross‑functional meetings; share best practices across the network.
• Manage lab budget, including POs and invoice approvals.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related scientific discipline.
• 3+ years of laboratory experience.
• 1+ years in a GMP environment.
• 1+ years in a leadership role (team lead, supervisor, or manager).
• 2+ years working with quality/data systems (e.g., LIMS, chromatography software).
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.
• Preferred:
  Strong written/verbal communication skills; experience overseeing HPLC, UPLC, GC, Karl Fisher (KF), Automated Liquid Handler, or wet chemistry testing.

Will require on‑call support, after‑hours coverage, or shift flexibility (weekends, early/late shifts).

Salary range: $94,500 – $151,800. Full‑time employees may be eligible for a company bonus and a comprehensive benefit program, including 401(k) participation, pension, vacation, medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, paid time off, and well‑being benefits.

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. Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities actively engage in the workforce. If you require accommodation to submit a resume, please complete the accommodation request form at