Senior Director TSMS - Components and Materials

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Position Description

The Senior Director – Components and Materials is a key leadership role reporting to the Technical Services/Manufacturing Science Associate Vice President. This position leads strategic initiatives and ensures the effective operation of the global network for Primary Packaging Components (PPC), Container Closure Systems (CCS), Process Contact Materials (PCM), and Excipients. The role is responsible for driving standardization, compliance, and operational excellence across all sites and platforms.

Critical Skill Sets Required

• Integrate functions and lead cross-functionally across global sites and teams

• Demonstrate strategic thinking and ability to turn strategy into execution

• Operate as Team Lilly, fostering collaboration and inclusion

• Strong learning agility and adaptability

• Drive execution and accountability for results

• Influence without authority, including external collaboration with industry peers and regulatory authorities

• Strong inclusive leadership and coaching skills

• Deep experience in manufacturing, ideally in parenteral, device, or packaging operations

• Strong understanding of GMP, ISO, and other applicable industry standards

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Processes and Projects:

• Proactively assess strategic and capability gaps/opportunities across sites; partner with sites to drive improvement in PPC, CCS, PCM, and Excipients

• Lead and sponsor major projects on CCS, PCM, and Excipients platforms, including cross-functional teams

• Monitor industry and regulatory trends to stay ahead of major changes and provide guidance on control strategies

• Drive standardization and harmonization of component and material management, including functionality testing and process performance

• Promote best practices and replicate them across the network

• Lead investigations on complex, cross-site issues and facilitate resolution

Governance and Leadership:

• Represent CCS, PCM, and Excipients platforms in global governance forums

• Lead the Component Steering Team and Post-Launch Optimization Team

• Liaise with the Development & Device Manufacturing Network and Supplier Relationship Management process

• Mentor and supervise team members, fostering continuous improvement and professional growth

Operational Excellence:

• Lead and facilitate key meetings, manage agendas, pre-reads, and follow-ups

• Ensure appropriate governance for safety, quality, agility, and execution

• Monitor progress on milestones, escalate/remove barriers as needed

• Drive operational process improvements, best practice sharing, and cost efficiencies

Effective Communication:

• Drive connectivity between sites, functions, and networks to ensure alignment on strategic objectives

• Document and communicate key decisions, actions, and modifications in time, budget, scope, and risk to stakeholders

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent work experience) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, Material Science, or related fields

• Minimum 10 years of experience in parenteral pharmaceutical process development/manufacturing, with emphasis on CCS, PCM, and excipients

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others with or without authority

• Excellent communication, project management, and problem-solving skills

• Strong business acumen and ability to operate effectively in ambiguity

• Previous management experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver on objectives

• Strong external collaboration and influencing skills

• Ability to work independently, within teams, and cross-functionally/cross-culturally

• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and regulatory requirements

• Experience in mentori