Associate Director, Parenteral Manufacturing Expansion

BioSpace; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 123,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Lilly is seeking an Associate Director – Parenteral Engineering, Operations Expansion to lead the engineering and technical aspects of expansion projects for parenteral manufacturing. This role drives design, implementation, and optimization of facilities, ensuring cGMP compliance and Lilly quality standards.

Responsibilities include managing equipment installation and validation, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and guiding risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical, mechanical, biomedical engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with 5+ years in parenteral drug product manufacturing and aseptic processing.
• Experience leading large-scale capital projects for manufacturing expansions or new facility builds.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design, development, and execution of parenteral manufacturing expansion projects.
• Oversee selection, procurement, installation, and validation of parenteral equipment and systems.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and PM to define scope and timelines.
• Develop strategies to optimize processes, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP and FDA/EMA guidelines; manage vendors and contractors.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and present progress to senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement in parenteral engineering and operations.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Engineering design

Regulatory knowledge

Aseptic manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical/mechanical/biomedical engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Lilly is seeking an Associate Director – Parenteral Engineering, Operations Expansion to lead the engineering and technical aspects of expansion projects for parenteral manufacturing. This role drives design, implementation, and optimization of facilities, ensuring cGMP compliance and Lilly quality standards.

Responsibilities include managing equipment installation and validation, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and guiding risk assessments.