Associate Director – Technical Services​/Manufacturing Science

Associate Director – Technical Services/Manufacturing Science (TS/MS / MSAT)

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. Our employees across the world work to discover and bring life‑changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first.

We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

The TS/MS organization, also known externally as MSAT (Manufacturing Science and Technology), provides technical oversight to ensure robust and consistent biology and chemistry throughout all aspects of the manufacturing process. Through cross‑functional collaboration, TS/MS ensures the quality and safety of our products through process monitoring and knowledge to control, prevent and mitigate variability to deliver a reliable supply of medicine.

• Support site leadership to build a diverse and capable TS/MS organization with the necessary capability, capacity and culture to operate the facility to the highest standards of excellence.
• Lead, develop and retain a high‑performing team, fostering a culture of technical excellence, curiosity, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Provide coaching, mentorship and performance management to direct reports, ensuring individuals are developed to their full potential and the team is structured for long‑term success.
• Determine TS/MS staffing and resource needs to support process operations through facility startup to enable successful process qualifications and validations.
• Support the development and implementation of robust control strategies to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence through lean principles in a digitally native plant.
• Review and approve documentation including procedures, deviation investigations, technical reports, change controls, qualification and validation protocols and summary reports.
• Support the project team to deliver the facility to the site lead team ready to operate and on schedule.

• BS, MS, or PhD in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, with at least 5 years in a people leadership role.
• Proficient in English.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, laboratory–scale models, and unit operations used in the manufacturing of biotech products.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a process team consisting of a diverse group of management, production/science and engineering professionals.
• Ability to respond quickly and proactively to changing priorities within a limited timeline.

• Travel is possible, but expected to be minimal.
• Role is Monday through Friday onsite. Must be flexible in providing support to accommodate other inputs (production schedules, shutdowns, etc.). Occasional extended hours and/or off‑hour work may be required.

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.

The anticipated wage for this position is $123,000 - $180,400. Full‑time employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company‑sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day‑care flexible spending accounts);

life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well‑being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).

For benefit and accommodation inquiries, please contact Lilly’s human resources department. Entries submitted through official channels will be processed in accordance with company policy.