Associate Director - Launch Leader

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director – Launch Leader to drive manufacturing strategies and manage product portfolios at their Indianapolis site. This pivotal role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to support the development of strategic plans and enhance supply chain capabilities. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and the ability to communicate effectively across functional groups. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving lives through innovative healthcare solutions and make a meaningful impact in the industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with demonstrated project management skills.
• Ability to communicate and influence across functional groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop manufacturing strategies for Parenteral, Dry, or Device products.
• Manage site product portfolios and support business opportunities.

Skills

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 Overview:

The Associate Director – Launch Leader will participate in the development and implementation of manufacturing strategies, capacity management projects, and launch of new products for the Indy Device Assembly and Packaging (IDAP) site. The Associate Director – Launch Leader will represent IDAP in discussions with external groups (e.g. corporate supply chain, other network sites, sales and marketing affiliates, etc.) through various forums and meetings to support development of Site and Network plans. The Associate Director – Launch Leader will also be required to lead or participate in special projects in support of the Site and Logistics Department.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and propose manufacturing strategies related to Parenteral, Dry or Device products
• Manage site product portfolios: capture and pursue business opportunities / challenges
• Influence and provide support for Site Business and Long-Range Plans
• Support Site and Global S & OP processes
• Introduction and deletion of products and pack changes
• Outsourcing or product deletion management
• Serve as the site SME for supply chain projects and support enhancements to Supply capabilities
• Assist in special projects or improvement opportunities as identified
• Support Commercialization Projects within IDAP and IPM

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Demonstrated Project Management skills.
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively across functional groups
• Strategic thinking and capability
• Capability to prioritize and multi-task effectively

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Preference for candidate with Parenteral Products, Dry Products, or Device experience

Additional Information:

• Travel 0-5 %
• Shift information - Day shift, but flexible to meet with global affiliates during off hours due to time zone differences.
• Position location - Indianapolis - LTC-S