Associate Director – Process Control & Automation Engineering

Associate Director – Process Control & Automation Engineering

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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, committed to discovering and bringing life‑changing medicines, improving disease management, and giving back through philanthropy and volunteerism.

Lilly is currently building an advanced manufacturing facility for production of advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) in Lebanon, IN. This startup greenfield site will support current and future products, including Gene Therapies. The Associate Director will help build the processes and facility to enable successful GMP manufacturing operations and will lead the process control engineering team.

The Associate Director is responsible for supervising process control engineers and technicians that support daily operations. The role focuses on ensuring reliable, compliant control applications and systems in GMP manufacturing, driving productivity, and developing employees. In the project delivery and startup phases (expected 2026‑2027), leadership will be dynamic and collaborative, supporting project delivery, organization building, and culture development.

• Supervise and coach the process control team, including performance reviews and development plans.
• Handle staffing, recruiting, resource planning, and succession planning.
• Coordinate process control work and manage financial performance to meet targets.
• Develop and implement the Process Control Engineering Business Plan.

• Commit to environmental, health, and safety, including Process Safety Management.
• Track and report key performance indicators of functional performance.
• Ensure team compliance with GMP and regulatory standards.

• Set and reinforce automation standards with consultants.
• Ensure engineers focus on critical assignments with monitoring and reporting.
• Participate actively in flow leadership and management sub‑teams.

• Minimum B.S. in Engineering (preferably Electrical Engineering).
• 5+ years of experience in Process Control and Automation Engineering, preferably in Gene Therapies or API manufacturing.

• Demonstrated teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Strong technical depth and rigor for departmental deliverables.
• Experience building organizational models through recruiting and retention.
• Independent decision-making with effective networking.
• Team-oriented leadership within management teams.
• Professional Engineer licensure is encouraged but not required.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities actively engage in the workforce. If you require accommodation during the application process, please complete the accommodation request form.

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.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for all employees. Current groups include:
Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network;
Black Employees at Lilly;
Chinese Culture Network;
Japanese International Leadership Network;
Lilly India Network;
Organization of Latinx at Lilly; PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies);
Veterans Leadership Network;
Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly; enAble (people with disabilities).

Actual compensation will depend on education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $123,000 – $180,400 per year. Full‑time employees are also eligible for a company bonus and a comprehensive benefits package that includes 401(k), pension, medical, dental, vision, prescription drug benefits, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, leave of absence, and well‑being programs.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Management and Manufacturing