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Sr. Director - Quality Assurance Packaging and Distribution

Employer
Eli Lilly and Company
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana
Start date
Nov 22, 2024
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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. 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.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

$151,500 - $222,200

Job Title: Sr. Director/Executive Director – Quality Assurance, Packaging and Distribution

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Indianapolis, LTC-N

Job Level: M3

Job Function: Quality Assurance

Supervisor: Assoc. VP – Quality Assurance, PRD

Position Description: We are seeking a Sr. Director/Executive Director to provide management oversight and technical leadership to our Quality Assurance (QA) groups. This role involves collaborating with Product Research and Development (PR&D) to ensure quality and compliance requirements are met within the Clinical Supply and Delivery (CSD) groups. The successful candidate will oversee packaging and labeling of CT materials, supply planning, IWRS, sample management, and distribution according to current PRD Quality Standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP's). The Sr. Director will also participate on the local Quality Lead Teams and serve as a liaison for other PR&D QA Sr. Directors on the CSD Lead Team. This role requires a continuous improvement mindset to enhance internal operations and external partnerships.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

  • Management oversight of QA units supporting CT Packaging, Labeling, Supply Planning, IWRS, Distribution, K401 Operations, CT-Win, Sample Management, and associated third parties.
  • Collaboration with PR&D and Global Quality Groups to qualify CPs, suppliers, and partners to ensure compliance.
  • Leading improvement initiatives and ensuring cGMP Compliance through appropriate quality systems.
  • Supporting and advising business personnel on quality-related matters, including escalated issues such as deviations, complaints, and potential withdrawals.
  • Ensuring timely QA review and/or approval of various GMP documents to support clinical trial delivery timelines.
  • Overseeing department workload planning, performance planning, and regulatory compliance.
  • Developing people in the organization through performance management, development plans, coaching, mentoring, and challenging assignments.
  • Ensuring sites remain qualified to execute their operations under cGMPs.
  • Providing overall support and logistics for internal and external audits.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a Scientific Field.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills.
  • Ability to work and accomplish results independently.
  • Problem-solving skills and broad knowledge of packaging, quality systems, and global quality standards.
  • Understanding of regulatory agencies' requirements such as FDA, EMEA, ICH, OSHA, and EPA, particularly in the area of cGMPs.
  • Solid judgment and initiative.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and problem-solve effectively.
  • Ability to work under time pressure and exert good judgment in special situations.
  • Good teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to influence team interactions and lead initiatives.
  • Ability to work simultaneously with several subjects between interactions and distractions.

Additional Preferences:

  • 8-10yrs Previous experience in QA, QC, Operations, TS/MS, Engineering, or Regulatory is desirable.

Other Information:

  • Occasional travel may be required for collaboration partner oversight, training, conferences, etc.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ + Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups.

Full-time equivalent 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).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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Company

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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Location
893 S Delaware St
Indianapolis
Indiana
46285
United States

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