Sr. Director Analytical GMP Laboratories – Lilly Medicine Foundry

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Organization and Position Overview 

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. 

In the Project Delivery Phase and Startup Phase of the project (2025 to 2028), the FLT 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 Medicine Foundry goes from design, to start-up, and to steady-state operations.  

The Senior Director, Analytical GMP Laboratories position seeks a collaborative, inclusive, energetic leader who will define and lead the activities in the GMP laboratories that provide support to the site and Lilly’s growing pipeline. The Lilly Medicine Foundry, a state-of-the-art facility, will utilize the latest in automation to further the analytical capabilities including on-line in-process control testing through material release and ongoing process monitoring at the site. The GMP Analytical group will consist of high-level scientists focused on the implementation/transfer of new modalities and the implementation of analytical process improvements. This position involves working cross-functionally within the site and across the network to develop the strategic functional capabilities and will ensure appropriate capacity, capabilities and business processes are developed, implemented and sustained to deliver the site plan. This position will be key to ensuring a strong safety culture and establishing a safety, quality and continuous improvement focused mindset within the organization. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Strategic Management 

• Define strategic direction for the GMP laboratories, including near-term, medium-term, and long-term planning and monitoring of business plan execution. 

• Plan and manage business operational expenses, capital and headcount targets. Work effectively with Process Development Project Managers to maximize the throughput and utilization of the facility as well as maintain the schedule. 

• Review site and area performance periodically with respect to these plans and take corrective actions as appropriate.