Associate Director - DPEM Supply Chain Launch leader

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.

Organization Overview

At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

The Associate Director – Launch Leader will participate in the development and implementation of manufacturing strategies, capacity management projects, and launch of new products for DPEM (Drug Product External Manufacturing). The Associate Director – Launch Leader will represent DPEM in discussions with external groups (e.g., corporate supply chain, other network sites, sales, and marketing affiliates, etc.) through various forums and meetings to support development of DPEM and Network plans. The Associate Director – Launch Leader will also be required to lead or participate in special projects in support of the DPEM Supply Chain and Commercialization processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and propose manufacturing strategies related to DPEM supplied products
• Manage DPEM product portfolios related to launch of new products and supply chains: capture and pursue business opportunities / challenges
• Influence and provide support for DPEM Business and Long-Range Plans
• Support DPEM and Global S & OP processes
• Introduction and deletion of products and portfolio changes
• Member of DPEM Commercialization project teams and governance forums.
• Serve as a DPEM SME for supply chain projects and support enhancements to Supply capabilities. Establish and maintain key relationships across supply chain functions at sites, central groups (e.g. Global Supply Chain, SAP teams, Logistics, IHL, ELEXSA)
• Assist in special projects or improvement opportunities as identified
• Support Commercialization Projects as appropriate across Lilly network.
  
  
  

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in the fields of STEM or Business or Operations.
• Experience of working in Pharmaceutical Supply Chain roles.
• 5 years of working experience
  
  
  

Additional Preferences

• Preference for candidate with Parenteral Products, Dry Products, or Device experience
• Demonstrated Project Management skills.
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively across functional groups
• Strategic thinking and capability
• Capability to prioritize and multi-task effectively.
  
  
  

Additional Information

• Travel up to 15%
• Shift information - Day shift, but flexible to meet with global affiliates during off hours due to time zone differences.
• Position location – Lilly Manufacturing Site location.
  
  
  

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

$122,250 - $179,300

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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