Sr. Director – IT Manufacturing & Quality

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$148,500 - $217,800This is an opportunity you don’t want to miss!Lilly is entering an exciting period of growth, and we are committed to delivering innovative medicines to patients around the world.What You’ll Be Doing : The Sr. Director – IT Manufacturing & Quality will serve as the leader for the IT function across one of our manufacturing site's in the US. This role will have a dual reporting line to both the M&Q IT VP and the VP Site Head. You will serve as a member of the Site Leadership Team and provide IT site functional leadership.How You’ll Succeed : Site start up and integration of IT systems including : Enterprise Resource PlanningWarehouse management & logistics coordinationManufacturing Execution SystemBiometric enrolment & authenticationData historian, Real Time Floor TrackingData Integration, Analytics, and IntegrityDigital PlantLaboratory information managementsCAPA systemsAccess SecurityBuilding MonitoringRisk ManagementDevelop and implement site IT strategic and business planBenchmark on innovative solutions (external and internal to Lilly)Dynamically adapt road map to site evolution / strategic directions, and new trends / issuesPartner cross functionally locally and globally to establish and implement site IT roadmapResponsible for maintaining a safe work environmentLeading PeopleEnsure staffing to meet the site and functional agendaLead, coach, and develop members of the teamEstablish a strong site culture based in Lilly values, expectations, and operational excellence standardsSupport diversity, equity and inclusion in recruiting and development of team membersLead recognition, pay and promotion decisionsLead talent assessment and succession planning activitiesSupport site recruiting building IT capabilityLead IT ComplianceProvide leadership in the development and execution of cGMP and / or improvement plans within the IT function and in support of site cGMP improvement plansDefine and execute IT inspection readiness activitiesOperational ExcellenceEnsure IT organization is functionally strong and operationally centeredEnsure solution focused organizationProvide prioritization and barrier removalProvide oversight of technical activities within the groupEffectively encourage knowledge sharing and educationWhat You Should Bring : Regulatory compliance knowledge and experience (cGMP)Effective people and team leadership skillsAbility to manage and contribute to multiple concurrent activities and adapt to changes in prioritiesAbility to cross functionally collaborateExcellent written and oral communication skillsDemonstrated creativity, analytical thinking, and the ability to troubleshoot and solve problemsPrevious LEAN experienceBasic Requirements :   Bachelor's Degree in IT, Engineering, or related field10 years of IT leadership experience working in a regulated science-based industry.Additional Information : Role is Monday through Friday and based on-site.  Must be flexible in providing support to accommodate other inputs (production schedules, shutdowns, etc.).  Occasional extended hour and / or off-hour work may be required.Position will be based out of the Concord, NC site with ability to travel to Indianapolis and other global Lilly sites as requiredOptional Organization Overview Lilly IT builds and maintains capabilities using cutting edge technologies like most prominent tech companies. What differentiates Lilly IT is that we redefine what’s possible through tech to advance our purpose – creating medicines that make life better for people around the world, like data driven drug discovery and connected clinical trials. We hire the best technology professionals from a variety of backgrounds, so they can bring an assortment of knowledge, skills, and diverse thinking to deliver innovative solutions in every area of our business.The Manufacturing and Quality Tech team leverages technology and analytics to transform and scale manufacturing to the digital plant of the future and support manufacturing operational excellence and productivity. This team helps produce medicines using machine learning and robotic capabilities with some of the most sophisticated manufacturing technologies and rigorous quality standards.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 () 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.#WeAreLillySummaryLocation : US, Indianapolis IN; US, Lebanon IN; US, Raleigh NC; US, Charlotte NC; US, Concord NC; US, Branchburg NJType : Full time

Salary : $148,500 - $217,800