Associate Director, Process Eng - Small Molecule GMP

Eli Lilly and Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 123,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company in Houston is seeking an Associate Director of Process Engineering – Small Molecule API to lead the process engineering team through startup and scale‑up, ensuring compliant, high‑performing operations for GMP manufacturing.

You will build the organization, establish SOPs, partner with project teams, drive lean practices, manage headcount and budgets, and mentor engineers to deliver reliable equipment and processes aligned with quality objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering or related engineering with extensive API experience.
• 3+ years in small molecule GMP manufacturing.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing leadership.

Responsibilities

• Attract, hire, and onboard a significant number of top talents to the Small Molecule Process Engineering team.
• Build the organization with the necessary capability, capacity, and culture to operate this facility to the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Develop and implement the business systems and processes needed to run the site, leveraging existing Lilly knowledge where necessary, but also incorporating external experience.
• Establish lean practices and a continuous improvement mindset throughout operations and the direct supporting organizations.
• Support the project team to deliver the facility to you as the end user, by providing feedback and support on design decisions, commissioning & qualification strategies etc.
• Collaborate with project team to ensure the right decisions are made to meet project deliverables and longer-term strategic goals for the site.
• Organize and implement strategy for creating standard engineering operating procedures (SOPs) for startup and post startup phases.
• Plan and manage business operational expenses, capital, and headcount targets.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Strategic planning

People management

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Eli Lilly and Company in Houston is seeking an Associate Director of Process Engineering – Small Molecule API to lead the process engineering team through startup and scale‑up, ensuring compliant, high‑performing operations for GMP manufacturing.

You will build the organization, establish SOPs, partner with project teams, drive lean practices, manage headcount and budgets, and mentor engineers to deliver reliable equipment and processes aligned with quality objectives.