Lead Operator - Utilities - Lilly Medicine Foundry

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:

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.

About The Lilly Medicine Foundry:

Lilly recently announced a$4.5 billion investment to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a new center for advanced manufacturing and drug development. The first-ever facility of its kind, combining research and manufacturing in a single location, the Medicine Foundry will allow Lilly to further develop innovative solutions to optimize manufacturing processes and increase capacity for clinical trial medicines, while also reducing costs and environmental impact.

*NOTE: final location for this role will be Lebanon, IN site but flexibility to work from Indianapolis will be required throughout 2025 and 2026.

Organization Overview:

The Lead Operator for Utility Operations is directly responsible for ensuring that the generation and distribution of the utility services is provided without interruption of service to support the needs of the facility. The Lead Operator for Utility Operations will be responsible for gray, clean, and plant utilities. The role is responsible for the direct execution of utility operations (per SOPS and Operational Execution Instructions) safely and compliantly. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the startup team for a greenfield site.

In the Project Delivery Phase and Startup Phase of the project (2025 To 2028), roles will be fluid and dynamic as we endeavor to support the project delivery, build a new organization, develop and implement the necessary systems and business processes required to support GMP operations and build the site culture. This will require significant collaboration, creativity and resilience as the Lilly Medicines Foundry goes from start-up to operational.

Responsibilities:

Facility Start-Up:

• Provide Engineering support to the Global Facility Delivery Team (Lilly’s Global Large Scale Capital Delivery Team) with a strong Focus on Right First Time and on Schedule Facility Start-Up (E.G. Design Reviews, Process Safety Assessments, User Requirements, C&Q Support, Unit Operation Shakedown and Startup, Facility Operational Readiness)

• Define And Own Relevant Aspects of the Overall Integrated Operational Readiness Plan (E.G. Sop Development, Maintenance Strategy, Automation Optimization, Pre-Startup Safety Reviews, Alarm Requirements, Performance Qualification Requirements/Protocol Development, Etc.)

• Own The Qualified State of Equipment for Respective Area of Responsibility

• Develop And Implement Unit Operation and Equipment Control Strategy to Sustain and Optimize Utilities/Ecu Systems in Support of Manufacturing Operations

• Support Initial Operations Training Requirements as the Equipment and Area SME

Facility Operations:

• Ensure Utility Operations maintains compliance with all regulatory requirements at all times.

• Ensure Utility Areas appropriately support the execution of the production plan for the site.

• Utility Operator Systems: Water Systems, Boilers, Nitrogen System, Chillers, Instrument Air, Cooling Towers

• Carry Out Daily Monitoring Testing and cleaning duties as assigned on the above listed systems to ensure equipment and systems are in good operating conditions and are maintained in accordance with local and corporate regulatory requirements.

• Enter Trackwise Events, participate in and lead CAPA Investigations

• Troubleshoot and diagnose process problems and take appropriate actions to minimize deviations or site impact

• Understand Health, Safety & Environmental-Regulated Environment and application of Health & Safety/Process Safety Standards in order to execute key/critical GMP Duties.

• Understand other area processes & their operational hazards and being able to react appropriately.

• Monitoring and collecting data on equipment use and performance i.e., trying to anticipate potential equipment reliability problems.

• Working with maintenance and technical support to respond appropriately to potential utility supply upsets or equipment failure.

• Contacting the appropriate help if there is a problem or an event (Spill/Deviation/Incident) during processing.

• Communicate to other shifts regarding the status of the area operations and details of any issues/problems that have occurred at handover.

• Actively participate in assigned building & area operations such as Safety Audits, Procedure Co-Ordination, Housekeeping And Improvement Projects.

• Maintain required training and qualifications on all specified unit operations within the building.

• Identify concerns for informal or formal discussion (Crew Meetings, Safety Representative).

• Know and follow cGMP Practices, Safe Work Habits, Plant Dress Code, Hygiene Standards, And Housekeeping Requirements unique to the work area and job.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Minimum of 3 years of previous experience in Utility Operations

• Qualified Candidates Must Be Legally Authorized to Be Employed in the United States. Lilly Does Not Anticipate Providing Sponsorship for Employment Visa Status (E.G., H-1B Or Tn Status) For This Employment Position.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Previous Experience In Facility/Area Start-Up Environments

• Ability To Assume Leadership And Prioritize Daily Priorities Without Direct Supervision

• Basic Computer Skills (Desktop Software) Are Required.

• Solid Understanding Of Fda Guidelines And Cgmp Requirements.

• Excellent Interpersonal, Written And Oral Communication Skills

• Strong Organizational Skills And Ability To Handle And Prioritize Multiple Requests.

• Knowledge Of Lean Manufacturing Principles

• Emergency Response Experience:

  • Industrial, Military, Volunteer, Career Firefighter

  • Indiana State Or Ifsac Certification – Fire 1, Hazmat Technician

Additional Information:

• Ability To Work Rotating 12-Hour Day Or Night Shifts

• Ability To Work Flexible Schedules During Startup Period

• Ability To Work Overtime As Required

• NOTE: final location for this role will be Lebanon, IN site but flexibility to work from Indianapolis will be required throughout 2025 and 2026.

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.

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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

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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