Lab Manager, Analytical Labs — GMP & Compliance Leader

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Job summary

Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana, seeks a Lab Manager – Analytical Laboratories to lead day-to-day operations, readiness, safety, compliance, and performance of analytical laboratories supporting process development, GMP testing, and manufacturing support.

You will collaborate with Analytical Scientists, QC, Process Development, Manufacturing, Engineering, HSE, and Lab Informatics to optimize equipment lifecycle, resource planning, and continuous improvement, while driving data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biology or related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, biotechnology, or process development laboratories.
• Demonstrated experience managing laboratory operations in a regulated environment.
• Ability to work in a laboratory environment with safe handling of chemicals and PPE.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of analytical laboratories to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant execution of laboratory activities.
• Ensure laboratory readiness for new programs, equipment installations, method transfers, and facility expansions.
• Develop laboratory resource plans, schedules, and capacity forecasts aligned with business needs.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for laboratory operational issues.
• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all HSE requirements.
• Maintain inspection readiness and support regulatory inspections and audits.
• Oversee the analytical equipment lifecycle, including procurement, installation, qualification, calibration, maintenance, relocation, and retirement.
• Lead initiatives focused on laboratory productivity, automation, digitalization, and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biology

Tools

LIMS

Empower

ELN

Kneat

CMMS

Laboratory digital systems

Job description

Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana, seeks a Lab Manager – Analytical Laboratories to lead day-to-day operations, readiness, safety, compliance, and performance of analytical laboratories supporting process development, GMP testing, and manufacturing support.

You will collaborate with Analytical Scientists, QC, Process Development, Manufacturing, Engineering, HSE, and Lab Informatics to optimize equipment lifecycle, resource planning, and continuous improvement, while driving data-driven