Global C&Q Program Leader

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 131,000 - 211,000; Full time

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking a Central C&Q Lead within the Global Facilities Delivery organization in the United States. The role demands senior technical leadership across major and mega pharmaceutical projects, focusing on commissioning and qualification strategy, governance, and cross-project consistency.

You will coach project teams, drive risk-based verification, and ensure safety and quality are prioritized throughout the lifecycle from design through closeout, while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of commissioning & qualification experience on major capital projects.
• Direct experience executing C&Q test cases and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the C&Q technical authority for assigned facilities across lifecycle stages.
• Oversee C&Q strategy and standardization across the portfolio.
• Coach and mentor project C&Q Leads and teams.
• Act as primary escalation point for C&Q strategy and program issues.
• Oversee C&Q scope, schedule and budget for projects.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Program & Strategy Oversight

Mentorship & Coaching

Escalation & Issue Resolution

Project Management

Safety & Quality

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Kneat

Job description

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking a Central C&Q Lead within the Global Facilities Delivery organization in the United States. The role demands senior technical leadership across major and mega pharmaceutical projects, focusing on commissioning and qualification strategy, governance, and cross-project consistency.

You will coach project teams, drive risk-based verification, and ensure safety and quality are prioritized throughout the lifecycle from design through closeout, while collaborating with