Associate Director - Manufacturing Operations (Small Molecule)

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.  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 45,000 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:   Lilly is currently constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for production of API molecules located in Houston, Texas.  This facility is intended to provide APIs for current and future products.  This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the leadership team for the startup of a greenfield manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help to build the organization, the facility and the culture to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations.

The Associate Director Manufacturing Operations Small Molecule is directly responsible for managing the day-to-day manufacturing operations for their respective area (small molecule) and provides oversight for the operational resources assigned to the Process Team, including Operations Leaders. The role is responsible for the leadership of frontline leaders in direct execution of manufacturing instructions (e.g., batch production record, SOP’s, etc.) to safely and compliantly manufacture high-quality medicine. The role serves as the key integrator of the cross-functional team to drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement in pursuit of Operational Excellence. The Associate Director Manufacturing Operations provides leadership, acts as a key integrator, has accountability for the cross functional Process Team, and ensures that appropriate staffing is in place.  The role will ensure equipment is maintained in a state of compliance and processes in a validated state for their respective area. In the project delivery phase and startup phase of the project, leadership 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 site grows to a full scale GMP manufacturing through start up.  Key Objectives/Deliverables: Daily Operations/Business Management: Build and promote a strong Safety and Quality culture.  Maintain a safe working environment and conduct production activities in a manner that protects safety, environment and quality. Participate in the creation, approval and execution of the production plan for the assigned area. Ensure consistency of operations across shifts through active engagement on the production floor. Support and provide leadership to the area through site inspections. Own the implementation of the change and improvement agenda for the assigned area, ensuring cross functional support and integration. Set objectives for the cross-functional technical Process Team, and owning and reviewing their scorecard and delivery with management.