Advisor – Operations Optimization – Lilly Medicine Foundry

Eli Lilly and Company; Lebanon (KY); On-site; USD 129,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company seeks an Advisor/Sr Advisor–Operations Optimization to support startup and operational readiness at the Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana. The role collaborates with process engineering, QA, automation, supply chain, and PRD to accelerate process flow and establish performance metrics aligned with the Foundry’s mission.

Initially located at Lilly Technology Center (Indianapolis) with permanent placement at Lebanon, IN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or technical field with 12+ years in pharma/chemical manufacturing operations (PSM-regulated or hazardous chemicals), or Master’s with 10 years, or PhD with 2 years.
• Minimum of 5+ years leading technical work in Operations, Process Translation and Execution, Processing Engineering or Product Research & Development.

Responsibilities

• Analyze process data to identify speed and execution improvements using Lean and OpEx principles.
• Collaborate with PSM experts to improve Process Hazard Review focusing on critical safety items.
• Drive prioritization of cross-functional initiatives to improve speed, flexibility and robustness of new process introduction.
• Lead cross-functional project teams to develop and manage operational readiness within the integrated schedule.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean/Operational Excellence

GMP experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering/technical field

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Smartsheet

Job description

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.

Organization and Position Overview

Lilly recently announced a$4.5 billioninvestment 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 ina single location, the Medicine Foundry will allow Lilly to further develop innovative solutions tooptimizemanufacturing 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 (startup expected 2025 to 2027),Advisor/Sr Advisor–OperationsOptimization is responsible forsupportingoperational readinessactivitiesof the operationsareasat the Foundry. This role works with front line resources, leadership, and project partners to ensure site deliverables to support startup are appropriately planned, scheduled, and implemented to enable on-schedule and on‑budget project delivery. The scope of operational readiness is expansive, stretching across multiple functional areas of the site, requiring theAdvisor/Sr. Advisor–OperationsOptimizationto build breadth of knowledge and work cross-functionally.

Once in the production phase, theAdvisor/Sr Advisor–Operations Optimizationwill work cross-functionally withthe FoundryProcess Engineering,Process Translation and Execution,Quality, Automation,Supply Chain, and Health and Safetygroups aswell asProductResearch and Development (PRD)on projects to improve the speed, flexibility, and reliability of operation process flow plus development and ownership of operational efficiency metrics aligning with the mission of the Foundry.The Advisor/Sr.Advisor – OperationsOptimizationwilldrive Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement in the areas of safety,qualityand productivity

Additionally, this role will work with the other operation areas on site to drive consistent bestpractices across the nodes.TheAdvisor/Sr Advisor – Small Molecule Operations Optimizationwill be a member of the Operations Area Lead Team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze process introduction data to look foropportunities for speed and execution improvements.Utilize Lean andOpExprinciples toinfluence and drive improvement across the entire PRD org relating to the work at theFoundry
• Work with site and corporate PSM experts to improve the Process Hazard Reviewprocess so that we are focusing on the critical safety items while rightsizing the review process.
• Drive prioritization of cross‑functional initiatives to support operations and improve speed, flexibility, and robustness of new process introduction.
• Use project management tools to lead the implementation of the change and improvement agenda for the assigned area, ensuring cross functional support and integration while driving significant operational optimization.
• Maintain Safety, Quality, and Operational excellence by supporting lean principles.
• Support business operations Key Performance Indicators and help drive improvement projects.
• During site start-up, lead cross‑functional project teams to develop/manage operational readiness scope within the site’s integrated schedule.
• This role will support one of the three operations areas (based on candidate background) at the Lilly Medicine Foundry (Small Molecule, Biologics, or Mixed Modalities) while working with peers in the other areas to share consistent best practices across the site’s operations areas

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, or technical field with 12+ years of experience in pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing operations involving PSM-regulated or hazardous chemicals, or master’s degree with 10 years of experience, or PhD with 2 years of experience.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience providing technical leadership in Operations,Process Translation and Execution, Processing Engineering or Product Research and Development

Additional Preferences:

• Experience running projects in pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, preferably in an API pilot plant environment
• Bring multidisciplinary experience/understanding from various business units (e.g. Engineering, Automation, Facility, Safety, Quality, Operations, etc.) to support overall operational readiness
• CAPM or PMP Certification
• Experience with Oracle Primavera P6 and Smartsheet for project scheduling software
• Experience working in a GMP environment
• Ability to work as a team leader to implement multi-disciplined projects.
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work with a team and influence diverse groups.
• Ability to drive innovative solutions to plant, divisional, and corporate issues and incorporate ideas from other functional areas.

Other Information:

• Initial location at Lilly Technology Center, Indianapolis.
• Permanent location at the new Lilly Medicines Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana.
• Travel Percentage: 5%
• Position requires on‑site presence on a M‑F schedule, with flexibility to support operations activities in a 24/7 hour manufacturing environment during nights and weekends as needed.

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

$129,000 - $209,000

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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