Engineer - Serialization Lead, Packaging and Automation

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking an Engineer - Serialization Lead, Packaging and Automation in Indianapolis. This role focuses on leading the serialization system delivery for packaging lines, requiring a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and experience in packaging processes. Applicants should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program

401(k) participation

Pension

Vacation benefits

Medical and dental benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years in packaging, automation, or software experience related to packaging processes.
• Experience in serialization and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for serialization system delivery.
• Collaborate with engineering and IT teams.
• Assist in process improvements and technology upgrades.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

GMPs

CVS

GS1

FDA DSCSA regulations

Systech Serialization solution

Job description

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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.

What You’ll Be Doing

The Engineer – Serialization Lead (GSP - Global Serialization Program) is accountable for the delivery of the serialization system in new packaging lines at existing and new sites as a process engineering representative through the length of the project activities (from requirements phase to PQ). Your role will involve collaborating closely with the Engineering and IT teams (Global and site). This knowledge will be used to support internal GSP activities related to asset delivery and supporting processes. You will also be expected to:

• Provide technical leadership to drive projects to completion. You will support Global Facilities Delivery on major capital projects related to the delivery of the Global Serialization Solution; support the Design Delivery Gate Review process by maintaining Gate protocols and executing gates on major projects. Your multitasking and prioritization skills will be vital in delivering our current aggressive line delivery portfolio.
• Partner with the business support team within the GSP to ensure alignment with packaging site needs.
• Develop a deep understanding of the Serialization solutions deployed to meet Lilly’s global serialization strategy for packaging.
• Assist Packaging sites globally with developing and implementing process improvements and technology upgrades for serialization that help with minimizing costs and production issues.
• Assist in technical design for the technologies that support or interact with GSP solutions.
• Help prioritize the change agenda and participate in serialization change management governance, including evaluating the impact of changes.
• Provide serialization support for site audits as needed.
• Provide Core Solution Leadership related to the provided software solution.
• Knowledge sharing - Provide ongoing technical support to site packaging engineering groups, domestic and global.
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 2+ years packaging, automation, or software experience, specifically related to packaging processes and equipment
• 2+ years experience in GMPs and computer systems validation (CSV)
• Experience in serialization and full track and trace, as well as experience with product labeling, track and trace methodologies and regulatory compliance related to anti-counterfeiting measures
• Experience with vendor management, including selection & qualification
  
  
  

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Ability to work across boundaries (functional, geographic, external company, etc.)
• Project management experience
• Good oral and written communication skills in the English Language
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve complex technical issues
• Adaptability and flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and with minimal direction
• Desire for innovation, staying up to date with emerging trends in advancements in Serialization technologies
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders
• Familiarity with industry standards such as GS1 and FDA DSCSA regulations System integration with enterprise resource planning (ERP, SAP+) and manufacturing execution systems (MES)
• Knowledge of machine vision technologies including image analysis and inspection experience interfacing with vision hardware components and familiarity with connectivity protocols
• Knowledge of the Systech Serialization solution
  
  
  

Additional Information

• Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time, US and international.
• Will require occasional work in a variety of manufacturing environments; some safety equipment and/or gowning may be required.
• This is NOT a remote position and requires on site presence
• This requisition is part of an Ai Candidate Skills Matching Pilot, Candidates dispositioned as “RESUME NOT REVIEWED” have not been reviewed by a human, however AI has been used to prioritize candidates for review based on how closely their skillset matches up to the skills needed for the role.
  
  
  

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

$64,500 - $167,200

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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