Senior Director - API Operations

Senior Director, Operations

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 around 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. Lilly is currently constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for the production of API molecules. This facility is intended to provide APIs for current and future products, including new modalities. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the leadership team for the startup of a greenfield manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help to build the organization, the facility and the culture to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations.

Position Overview

The Senior Director, Operations is responsible for leading manufacturing operationseither small molecule or siRNA / oligonucleotideensuring the organization has the capacity, capability, and leadership to deliver the site's manufacturing plan. This role also integrates cross-functional support teams and fosters a strong safety culture. As a member of the Lilly Site Lead Team, the Senior Director contributes to strategic direction, organizational development, and cross-functional issue resolution. During the project delivery and startup phase (20292030), the role will focus on :

• Supporting facility delivery and operational readiness.
• Building the manufacturing organization and leadership structure.
• Developing and implementing GMP systems and processes.
• Shaping site culture and ensuring alignment with long-term business goals.

Responsibilities

Pre-Startup and Startup Phase :

Post Startup :

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline + 10+ years of experience leading operations within the pharmaceutical industry.

Additional Preferences

Experience in API manufacturing and Process Safety Management preferred. Strong knowledge of cGMPs and their application in manufacturing operations. Proven ability to build effective relationships across all organizational levels, including close collaboration with the Site Leadership Team. Demonstrated success in leading projects from initiation to completionon time, within budget, and to high performance standards. Skilled in developing and managing high-performing, engaged teams with a strong safety and team-oriented culture.

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