Associate Director - Digital Engineering Solutions

BioSpace; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 118,500 - 173,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Pension

Medical benefits

Wellness benefits

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Indianapolis seeks an Associate Director of Digital Engineering Solutions. The role involves leading a team of engineers, overseeing safety and performance, and coaching talent. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in engineering and at least 5 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience, with strong skills in digital manufacturing technologies. This full-time position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, with potential travel up to 15%.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with digital manufacturing technologies.
• Previous supervisory experience with direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Digital Manufacturing Engineering team of 8-12 engineers.
• Oversee safety, performance, talent, and business results.
• Coach talent and provide technical leadership to global sites.
• Collaborate with IT organization.

Skills

Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience

Digital manufacturing technologies

Project management

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science

Tools

Data systems

Reporting platforms

Job description

Associate Director - Digital Engineering Solutions

Organization Overview

A global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. We discover and bring life‑changing medicines while supporting communities through philanthropy and volunteering.

Position Brand Description

Lilly is boosting its product pipeline with advanced technologies such as continuous processing, biotech platforms, and digital manufacturing solutions.

Responsibilities

The Associate Director leads the Digital Manufacturing Engineering (DME) team (8–12 engineers and contributors), oversees safety, performance, talent, and business results. They coach talent, provide technical leadership to global sites, support major project delivery, and collaborate with the IT organization.

• Support DME team strategy, business planning, and team building.
• Lead the Digital Engineering Governance Framework.
• Partner with manufacturing sites on solution assessments, reuse, and concept development.
• Provide technical coaching and mentoring to Lilly engineers.
• Monitor and influence external industry trends.
• Own global DME supported programs and initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related science.
• Minimum 5 years’ pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with digital manufacturing technologies.
• Previous supervisory experience with direct reports.

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Knowledge of data systems, historians, and reporting platforms.
• Project and vendor management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• cGMP regulatory knowledge in process or automation engineering.

Additional Information

• Supports drug product and drug substance network globally; may require up to 15% US and OUS travel.
• Monday–Friday, Day Shift.

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated wage: $118,500 – $173,800 annually.

Full‑time employees eligible for company bonus and a comprehensive benefits program (401(k), pension, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, leave, wellness benefits).

EEO Statement

Lilly is proud to be an EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.