Lab Manager – Analytical Laboratories

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of analytical laboratories supporting process development, characterization, technology transfer, GMP testing, and manufacturing support.
• Ensure lab readiness for new programs, equipment installations, method transfers, and facility expansions; develop resource plans, schedules, and capacity forecasts.
• Serve as primary escalation point for lab operational issues.
• Foster safety culture and ensure HSE compliance; maintain quality compliance and inspection readiness (support audits/inspections).
• Apply 5S and ALCOA principles to maintain an organized, compliant, inspection-ready lab.
• Oversee analytical equipment lifecycle (procurement, installation, qualification, calibration, maintenance, relocation, retirement) and manage reliability/availability.
• Manage lab assets and inventories (consumables, reagents, standards, critical materials); monitor utilization and performance metrics; drive improvements.
• Lead initiatives for productivity, automation, digitalization, and operational excellence; implement digital workflows; use data-driven metrics; promote cross-functional collaboration.

• BS in chemistry, biology, or related scientific discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical/chemical/biotechnology/process development labs.
• Experience managing lab operations in a regulated environment.
• Ability to work safely in a lab (chemical handling, PPE, safety equipment).
• Authorized to work in the U.S. full-time (Lilly does not sponsor visas).

• Knowledge of HPLC, UPLC, GC, LC-MS, dissolution, spectroscopy, particle characterization, microbiological testing.
• Equipment qualification/validation and lifecycle management.
• LIMS/Empower/ELN/Kneat/CMMS and other lab digital systems.
• Regulatory requirements, data integrity, and quality systems; cross-functional leadership.

• Anticipated wage: $65,250–$148,500; bonus eligibility; 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off/leave, well-being benefits.

• On-site; 8-hour days, 5 days/week; 0–10% travel; flexible coverage for shutdowns/weekends as needed.