Lab Operations Manager- Process and Synthesis labs

Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day operations, safety, and compliance in synthetic molecule laboratories at the Foundry.
• Ensure labs are operationally ready for process development, technology transfer, scale-up, characterization, troubleshooting, and manufacturing campaign support.
• Manage daily laboratory administrative operations; maintain safe, efficient, compliant execution.
• Drive readiness for new programs, equipment/utility installations, and facility expansions; coordinate vendors/contractors and maintain inventory.
• Serve as primary point of contact for laboratory operational issues/escalations.
• Champion safety culture; ensure activities meet applicable quality standards; maintain inspection readiness and support audits.
• Apply 5S and ALCOA principles to keep labs organized, compliant, and inspection-ready.
• Oversee equipment lifecycle (installation, qualification, calibration, maintenance, retirement); partner with Engineering/Equipment Support.
• Manage inventory/consumables/solvents/reagents/reference standards/critical materials; sustain asset management and equipment registry systems.
• Lead continuous improvement (productivity, reliability, digitalization, data-driven decisions) and cross-functional collaboration.

• BS in chemistry or biology (or related).
• 5+ years’ experience in regulated pharmaceutical/chemical/biotech/process development labs.
• Demonstrated experience managing lab operations in a regulated environment.
• Ability to work in a lab (safe chemical handling, PPE).
• Work authorization in the U.S. on a full‑time basis;
  Lilly does not sponsor visas/work authorization.

• Technology transfer and scale-up experience for synthetic molecules.
• Knowledge of GMP/GLP, process safety, and lab compliance.
• Digital lab systems experience (ELN, MES, LIMS, equipment platforms).
• Project management and cross‑functional leadership.