Global C&Q Lead - Pharma Facility Projects

Eli Lilly and Company; Fogelsville (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 131,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension

Vacation benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Flexible benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking a Central C&Q Lead to provide senior technical leadership across a portfolio of major capital projects. You will set strategy, standardize C&Q delivery, and mentor project teams to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Role requires deep knowledge of the full project lifecycle, from concept to closeout, with strong collaboration across Project Managers, Design Leads, QA, and engineering. On-site roles at US or EU manufacturing sites may apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of Commissioning & Qualification experience within major or mega pharmaceutical capital project delivery.
• Direct experience executing C&Q test cases and methodologies.
• Experience as a C&Q Manager/Lead across full lifecycle of pharmaceutical facilities.
• Working knowledge of GMP, process safety and regulatory requirements for commissioning and qualification.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide lifecycle oversight of C&Q from design through handover.
• Define C&Q strategy and execution plans for each project.
• Coach and mentor C&Q Leads and teams to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Escalate and resolve project-wide C&Q issues with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Oversee scope, schedule and budget for C&Q across the portfolio.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Tools

Kneat

ASTM E2500

Job description

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking a Central C&Q Lead to provide senior technical leadership across a portfolio of major capital projects. You will set strategy, standardize C&Q delivery, and mentor project teams to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Role requires deep knowledge of the full project lifecycle, from concept to closeout, with strong collaboration across Project Managers, Design Leads, QA, and engineering. On-site roles at US or EU manufacturing sites may apply.