Sr. Manager - QC

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Path/Level:

M1

Note:  Roles are posted at the lowest level of a band, however, employees should search across all levels of the band to identify all opportunities.  Employees hired on banded positions (ex: P1-P3, R1-R2, B1-B3, etc.) transfer at their current level, despite the level indicated on the job posting.  For example, if a P2 candidate is selected for a P1-P3 banded position, the candidate will remain a P2 in the new role.

Position Brand Description:

A Sr. Manager - QC (Raw Materials Laboratory) provides direction and/or conducts an area’s daily workload planning, compliance, and overall customer service. They must be committed to personnel interactions (approachable) and will spend considerable time as a mentor/supporter of reporting staff. The Team Leader also is responsible for coordinating laboratory analysts’ performance planning.

Key Objectives / Deliverables:

• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, leading safety initiatives, and working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals.

• Proactively manage day-to-day business.  This includes interactions with production planners, sample submitters, et.al, to manage laboratory workload and throughput.

• Maintain a high-level understanding of the laboratory processes and be responsible for analyst training on laboratory methods.

• Develop career plans for laboratory analysts.

• Enforce compliance to all procedures, methods, and other regulatory commitments.

• Provide technical understanding of the regulations applicable to laboratory testing for cGMP purposes.

• Serve as a team change agent, safety agent.

• Participate as primary laboratory contact for internal and external audits.

Minimum Requirements:

• Teamwork and interpersonal skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Deep understanding of compliance requirements and regulatory expectations.

• Ability to focus on continuous improvement.

• 3-5 years of demonstrated experience in a GMP laboratory.

Additional Preferences:

• Effective time management

• Effective problem-solving skills

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor (4-year college) degree in Chemistry / Biology / Microbiology

Other Information:

• 8-hour days – Monday through Friday

• Required to be available off shift and respond to operational issues as needed

• Minimal travel required.

• Applicant will work in various areas within the Parenteral Plant.  Some allergens are present in the parenteral plant. Mobility requirements and exposure to allergens should be considered when applying for this position.

• Tasks may require repetitive motion (e.g., keyboarding).

• Post-offer testing exam may be required.

Note: When applying internally for a position your current supervisor receives notification that you have applied to the position. We encourage employees to discuss the opportunity with their supervisor prior to applying.

Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employ