Statistician - IDM

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Organization Overview:

Indianapolis Device Manufacturing (IDM) and Delivery Devices Connected Solutions (DDCS) Research and Development are responsible for the development, commercialization, manufacture, and global technical stewardship of delivery devices used to administer many of the therapeutics in Lilly's portfolio. This includes the development and delivery of test systems and test methods in support of design verification, production, and complaint handling. The Statistician position is responsible for providing statistical support to all functional areas within IDM and DDCS.

Responsibilities:

• Provide daily statistical support to device development activities, test system qualifications, method validations and transfers, monitoring of manufacturing processes, and manufacturing investigations at component molding and assembly operations.
• Identify broad technical issues related to device development and manufacturing where statistics can be helpful, drive assessment of options, apply innovative statistical techniques as applicable, and implement robust solutions. Merge scientific thinking and business knowledge to impact decisions.
• Harmonize statistical approaches across device and parenteral product networks.
• Develop and administer statistics training courses. Mentor engineers, QA/QC representatives, management, and third parties on developing problem-solving skills, statistical thinking, data analysis techniques, and approaches to continuous improvement.
• Effectively communicate study results in meetings, presentations, reports and regulatory submissions. Write technical reports, local statistical procedures, and work instructions.
• Prioritize multiple projects in development and manufacturing across organizational functions and products.

Basic Requirements:

• Master's degree in Statistics or related field required.
• Technical knowledge in statistics and the ability to apply statistical methods to solve business problems.
• Ability to research literature for statistical techniques applicable to device development and manufacturing situations.
• Ability to write technical reports with statistical content and prepare slides for presentations of statistical results to management.
• Strong problem solving skills, interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to effectively manage time.
• Ability to participate in teams, including teams with non-Lilly members. Good team player that can influence decisions through the use of statistical thinking.
• Ability to lead teams. Strong facilitation skills, project management skills, and use of structured continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Six Sigma).
• Ability to use statistical software.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Coursework (Design of Experiments, Statistical Process Control, Acceptance Sampling, Engineering)
• Knowledge of cGMP and ISO requirements as they relate to devices.
• Extensive experience working in a team setting, both as a participant and as a facilitator.
• JMP and Minitab software experience.
• Ability to perform Monte Carlo simulations.

Additional Information:

• This role supports global device design and manufacturing and thus requires some domestic and international travel.

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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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