Associate Director - Solutions Architect - Global Serialization Packaging

BioSpace; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 123,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

BioSpace is seeking an Associate Director - Solutions Architect specializing in Global Serialization Packaging. You'll lead critical initiatives in serialization processes, collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance and optimize operations. The role demands in-depth technical expertise in packaging solutions and data broker systems, aiming to enhance product traceability while ensuring regulatory adherence. This position plays a pivotal role in the company’s mission to deliver innovative healthcare solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

401(k) and pension plans

Flexible healthcare spending accounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1+ years experience with Serialization Data Exchange Software.
• Familiarity with SAP ATTP integration is a plus.
• Deep technical knowledge of packaging and serialization required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Global Packaging and Serialization teams to integrate solutions.
• Lead software configuration and troubleshooting.
• Ensure compliance with serialization regulations.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Serialization Data Broker Solutions (Tracelink)

Packaging CAD software

Job description

Associate Director - Solutions Architect - Global Serialization Packaging

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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.

Lilly’s Purpose

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 35,000 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.

Lilly is entering an exciting period of growth, and we are committed to delivering innovative medicines to patients around the world. Lilly is investing around the world to create new state-of-the-art manufacturing site’s and continue expanding our existing facilities to created capacity required to continue with our mission. The brand-new facilities will utilize the latest technology, advanced highly integrated and automated manufacturing systems, and have a focus on minimizing the impact to our environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

The Packaging and Serialization Data Broker Solutions Architect for systems supporting Global Packaging Printed Material Management (BLUE, EyeC, Pkg Engineering CAD Systems and Lilly’s Serialization Data Broker (Tracelink) is a critical role within the Eli Lilly Supply Chain. The focus includes system support, leading and influencing business teams, serialization trading partners, other supporting IT teams, and software suppliers in the global packaging space. Key deliverables and goals are met through solution development and implementation leadership with the ability to influence the Pharma Supply Chain business unit.

Your key role will involve collaborating closely with Global Packaging and Serialization teams in understanding business requirements and seamlessly integrating solutions for their business processes. This will include configuration of the software, troubleshooting technical issues, conducting system tests, System Validation, and providing training and documentation to ensure efficient and compliant execution of serialization processes. Your technical expertise and knowledge of Packaging and Data Broker Solutions will be vital in optimizing our packaging and serialization operations, enhancing product traceability, and ensuring regulatory compliance in serialization.

How You’ll Succeed

• You will bring your technical knowledge and experience to design, develop, validate, implement, enhance, and maintain Packaging and Data Broker solutions, including BLUE, EyeC, Pkg Engineering CAD Systems, Tracelink, and related data interfaces ensuring serialization compliance, optimal performance, reliability, and data integrity.
• Deep technical knowledge of processes and practices to effectively collaborate with cross-functional Engineering and packaging teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate a combination of technical and soft skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement in communication, and problem-solving to address challenges and optimize our solutions in this area.
• Effectively lead testing, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance to ensure system reliability and accuracy of data.
• Benchmark using external data regarding emerging serialization requirements and trends advancing Serialization technologies, driving innovation, and leveraging the latest capabilities.
• Verify documented processes and procedures are in place for all activities to meet quality and compliance standards. Experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Computer System Validation (CSV) regulations will be vital in ensuring documented processes and procedures meet the highest quality and compliance standards.
• Strong Analytical and Problem-solving skills are required to identify and address issues, optimize system performance, and enhance packaging efficiency.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members, stakeholders, and vendors, ensuring clear and concise communication of technical concepts and requirements.
  
  
  

What You Should Bring

• Experience with Serialization Data Broker Solutions such as Tracelink.
• Understanding of Global Serialization data exchange requirements including US Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA).
• Experience with Global Packaging Material Management and Packaging CAD software.
• Knowledge of Software as a Service (SaaS) cloud computing including quality and security requirements.
• Must be familiar with file transfer protocols, formats, and standards such as XML, AS2, and EPCIS.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and business partners and articulate complex technical concepts.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve complex technical issues.
• Adaptability and flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience with Computer System Validation.
• Familiarity with serialization protocols, unique identifier generation and aggregation methods
• Knowledge of product labeling, track-and-trace methodologies, and regulatory compliance related to global serialization.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as GS1 and FDA DSCSA regulations
• System integration with enterprise resource planning (ERP, SAP, ATTP, Data Marts)
  
  
  

Your Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1+ years of experience working with Serialization Data Exchange Software such as Tracelink, Integration with SAP ATTP, ICH and/or Tracelink is a plus.
• Knowledge of Packaging Material Management Software.
  
  
  

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

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.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.

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

$123,000 - $180,400

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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