Sr Director DPEM Project Management for Major Projects

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.

Major Projects Delivery

Develop innovative ways to deliver projects faster and ultimately ensures that projects are delivered on time and as intended the first time

Coordinate DPEM cross-functional project teams

Serves as the escalation point in managing challenges and removing barriers during project execution

Reach out and connect with central functions, resources and/or Sites to engage the appropriate SMEs and leadership required to support project implementation

Build strong relationships with new, strategic contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs) by establishing adequate governance and frequently visiting sites to connect with respective Sr. leadership

Function as the “Business owner” in the relationship with CMOs until Project completion (PV/submission)

Foster discussions with CMOs to continuously assess strategic opportunities to optimize project outcomes to meet Lilly’s needs (e.g., capacity, flexibility)

DPEM Project Management Function

Serve as a core member of the DPEM Lead Team

Lead, Coach and mentor members of the DPEM Project Management team

Innovate the PM approach in terms of processes, tools and governance for DPEM Project Management across all platforms

Capture lessons learned across projects to optimize outcomes and enhance DPEM’s approach to Tech Transfers

Lead the internal governance on the DPEM Projects agenda and provide regular updates to Lilly Sr Leadership

Develop strategies to optimize timelines of tech transfer projects, with consideration to expense management and loss minimization.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or scientific degree

10 years in Making Medicines; 5 years leading cross functional project teams

Additional Skills/ Preferences

MS or MB

Experience working at a manufacturing site

Experience as a Lead Team member of an external manufacturing team

Experience managing CMOs

Experience in leading/participating in various cross-functional environments and demonstrated ability to balance competing interests, priorities, and organizational needs with project expectations

Thorough technical understanding of the quality systems and regulatory requirements,

LEAN / Six Sigma Black Belt experience

Strong leadership and relationship skills

Strategic and analytical mindset

Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Dynamic thinking and problem-solving abilities

Strong coaching and mentoring skills

This is an Indianapolis, IN based role

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