Associate Director, Process Engineering & Optimization

Eli Lilly and Company; Katwijk; On-site; EUR 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company in Katwijk, NL, seeks an Associate Director-Process Engineering to lead the Process Engineering group, ensuring reliable, compliant equipment and driving site improvements. The role starts on a 12‑month contract with a view to a permanent arrangement.

Responsibilities include oversight of process equipment, validation strategies, budgets, and cross-functional leadership across manufacturing, QA, and maintenance, with a focus on continuous improvement and industry best

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical or related).
• 6+ years in pharmaceutical engineering.
• 3+ years in Drug Product Solid Operations incl. design/start-up.
• GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
• Fluent in English; Dutch preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee process equipment across manufacturing steps and ensure control.
• Lead troubleshooting with Root Cause Analysis and FMEA.
• Lead design/qualification/validation of equipment and processes.
• Coordinate budget and projects for the Process Engineering group.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and site leadership.

Skills

Project leadership

GMP experience

Root Cause Analysis

FMEA

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Dutch preferred

Education

BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical or related)

Job description

Eli Lilly and Company in Katwijk, NL, seeks an Associate Director-Process Engineering to lead the Process Engineering group, ensuring reliable, compliant equipment and driving site improvements. The role starts on a 12‑month contract with a view to a permanent arrangement.

Responsibilities include oversight of process equipment, validation strategies, budgets, and cross-functional leadership across manufacturing, QA, and maintenance, with a focus on continuous improvement and industry best