Associate Director - Quality Control
- Employer
- Eli Lilly and Company
- Location
- Durham, North Carolina
- Start date
- Aug 31, 2024
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- Discipline
- Quality, Quality Control
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
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Job Details
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.
Overview:
Quality Control Associate Director (QC AD) is responsible for leading the QC organization for the Microbiological Labs and the Environmental/Utilities Monitoring team at the Lilly Research Triangle Park (RTP) site. The QC AD provides laboratory leadership and has responsibility for lab operations delivery, staffing and development, training/procedures and method delivery as the lab starts up in phased conjunction with production. Additionally, the QC AD will continue to help build a strong quality culture and lead the QC team for oversight and support of the ongoing operation as well as site inspection readiness and execution.
Responsibilities:
Demonstrated technical competency (method understanding) and leadership in a QC microbiology lab (e.g., sterility, bioburden, particulates, preservative effectiveness, microbial identification)
Demonstrated technical competency (method understanding) and leadership in Environmental Monitoring of both traditional aseptic environments and isolators (e.g., viable monitoring – active and passive, non-viable monitoring, personnel monitoring). Understanding of Annex I requirements. Climet and MODA experience is extremely beneficial.
Demonstrated technical competency (method understanding) and leadership in Utility Monitoring (e.g., Process Air, Water for Injection, Clean Steam).
Experience with microbiology method transfer and compendial method verification.
Experience with microbiology equipment commissioning and qualification.
Experience with microbiology laboratory start-up operations.
Demonstrated project management skills.
Demonstrated administrative leadership of a diverse team including performance management and personnel development.
Ability to utilize team through active engagement and delegation to achieve results through others and deliver according to plan.
Ability to manage a complex change agenda in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and deliver in accordance with established due dates.
Ability to demonstrate flexibility with quick response as priorities change or issues arise.
Active communication on project status.
Partner with QC Associate Director for Chemistry and Device Lab to set cohesive QC organization and operation.
Partner with production and design operation to ensure 24/7 support for required testing and monitoring against production schedule
Review and approve technical and GMP documents such as protocols, deviations, changes, summary reports, etc
Ensure all aspects of safety are incorporated into the lab and maintain a safe work environment, including supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals.
Establish connections with the Global Quality Lab Network and actively working with the network to support global initiatives.
Establish Lean Lab and efficient lab operations with a process for monitoring lab performance and continuously improving the operation.
Define, lead and/or support inspection readiness activities for lab operations and interact with Regulatory agencies during inspections
Basic Requirements:
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology/Biology or related science
7+ years GMP lab experience including use of aseptic technique, testing and method transfer
Previous leadership experience including leading or working effectively with a cross functional group.
Additional Skills/Preferences:
Deep understanding of compliance requirements and regulatory expectations
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Experience operating or implementing Lab IT systems including LIMS and Automated Lab Execution systems.
Strong technical aptitude and ability to train and mentor others
Project management experience
Demonstrated problem-solving and decision making capability
Demonstrated technical writing skills
Proven cross-functional leadership
Additional Information:
Ability to work 8 hour days – Monday through Friday
Ability to work overtime and off shift as required to support a 24/7 manufacturing facility
The position is onsite for the Lilly Research Triangle Park campus and allows for the ability to periodically work remotely (up to 4 days per month) based on the project phase, site and operational activities.
Position may require periodic business travel (10%) to establish specific QC knowledge and establish global contacts.
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Science has been our calling from the beginning. Colonel Eli Lilly founded the company in 1876 and charged employees to “take what you find here and make it better and better.” More than 147 years later, we remain committed to his vision through every aspect of our business and the people we serve, starting with discovering the best treatments for those who take our medicines and extending to health care professionals, employees and the communities in which we live. Moreover, you can also count on the team at Lilly to be incredibly civic-minded, supporting our communities through philanthropy, volunteerism, and a creative and innovative can-do spirit.
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