Labs System Analyst

Eli Lilly and Company; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 64,500 - 151,800; Full time

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company in Lebanon, IN is seeking a Lab CSV and Compliance Analyst to drive data integrity and computer system validation across lab systems and instruments. You will lead IQ/OQ/PQ activities and maintain validated state of software-based systems, partnering with global QA and IT teams to strengthen DI/CSV practices.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, validation lifecycle management, and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to support site stability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in IT, Engineering, CS or related field.
• Experience in CSV within a regulated (GMP) manufacturing setting preferred.
• Strong understanding of quality processes and data integrity principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or support validation of laboratory equipment and software systems, including IQ/OQ/PQ and validation across GAMP 5 categories.
• Maintain validated state of software-based systems and lab instruments with periodic reviews for ongoing compliance.
• Collaborate with Global Quality Laboratory Network and IT teams to ensure alignment of CSV/DI practices.
• Deploy and upgrade laboratory IT systems (MODA, Empower, NuGenesis, LabVantage) with CSV needs.
• Oversee audits and inspections for the laboratory and manage CAPAs and deviations.
• Coordinate risk-based data integrity activities and establish root cause analysis.
• Ensure access controls and information security for Lilly lab IT assets.

Skills

Data integrity

CSV

Validation sizing

cGMP knowledge

Communication

Analytics

Prioritization

Adaptability

GAMP

Quality processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

LabVantage

MODA

Empower

NuGenesis

Job description

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—this is work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

Position Brand Description

Lilly is entering an exciting period of growth and we are committed to delivering innovative medicines to patients around the world. Lilly is investing over $3 Billion to create a new state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing site for Drug Substance, in Lebanon, Indiana. The brand‑new facility will utilize a variety of Platforms and have the latest technology for API Manufacturing and Technology. This is an exciting once‑in‑a‑lifetime opportunity to help build and operate a new site. The Lilly Lebanon API Manufacturing site will be built using the latest high‑tech equipment, advanced highly integrated and automated manufacturing systems, and have a focus on minimizing the impact to our environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will be part of Technology at Lilly MQ (Manufacturing and Quality), an organization that drives manufacturing operational excellence and productivity efforts through utilization of technology. Technology at Lilly MQ strives to enable the making of medicine “with safety first and quality always”. As a Lab CSV and Compliance Analyst, you will ensure the manufacturing Labs systems (MODA, LabVantage, NuGenesis, Empower, WInKQCL, etc.) and computerized lab instruments are deployed with proper and right‑sized validation documents at LP1. Once systems and instruments are deployed, this role will evolve into monitoring, execution, and maintenance of the Laboratory IT Systems and Instruments, with an emphasis on continuous improvement, especially with regards to data integrity. This role will harness a deep understanding of CSV and Data Integrity principles ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, consistent application, and sustainability for local and global Technology at Lilly systems, and labs instruments used at the LP1 site. This role will collaborate with the local and global Computer System Quality Assurance team and Technology at Lilly organization to enable best practices, processes, and governance to consider new points to strengthen the Technology at Lilly CSV and Data Integrity position and align with corporate objectives and initiatives.

How You’ll Succeed

• Lead and/or support the laboratory with the validation of laboratory equipment and software systems including computerized analytical instrument qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and computerized system validation across GAMP 5 software categories.
• Support the establishment and maintenance of the validated state of software‑based computerized systems and lab instruments in use in the lab, including ownership of periodic review cycles to confirm ongoing compliance and fitness for intended use.
• Partner cross‑functionally with site DI SMEs to ensure a common, systematic approach to meeting existing and new DI/CSV expectations. This includes, but is not limited to, audit trail management, workstation security, and connecting stand‑alone equipment.
• Support site deployment and upgrade of laboratory IT systems such as MODA, Empower, NuGenesis, and LabVantage with any CSV needs.
• Partner and establish relationships with Global Quality Laboratory Network, Global and Site IT team members, Computer System Quality Assurance, site Quality Assurance, and external vendor/supplier organizations.
• Provide oversight and support continuous improvement of systems/instruments as they relate to the labs.
• Apply knowledge of quality principles, cGMP, and laboratory systems towards the development and execution of local procedures, training courses, and practices.
• Manage and support both internal or external audit and inspection activities for the laboratory.
• Perform change control, investigations, root cause analysis, and activity planning.
• Perform System Administration for E3B system.
• Coordinate the technical evaluation with site Tech@Lilly subject matter experts (SMEs) of new and existing systems from a Data Integrity and CSV perspective for both labs systems and computerized labs instruments.
• Provide CSV consulting and assist with articulation of CSV needs to the CSV third‑party service provider(s).
• Lead and participate in DI/CSV related deviations and CAPAs in the scope of LP1 labs area.
• Ensure Lilly information assets are protected from malicious content and access to information is restricted to authorized personnel only.
• Lead team of contract resources in the management and support of labs instruments.

What You Should Bring

• Strong Data Integrity (DI) knowledge with demonstrated background of having implemented solutions to enhance data integrity in both computerized systems and instruments.
• Proficiency with CSV and demonstrated ability to right‑size validation based upon risk.
• Solid knowledge of Computer System Validation process and Data Integrity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and articulate complex technical concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to identify and resolve technical issues related to labs systems, configurations, or integrations.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and elevate issues.
• Adaptability and flexibility to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Solid knowledge of Computer System Validation, GAMP, and GMP.
• Demonstrated learning agility and curiosity.
• Demonstrated ability to understand quality control business processes and convert into IT requirements/solutions.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in CSV capacity working in a regulated industry (i.e., GMP) and strong understanding of quality processes in IT that applies to manufacturing.
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F‑1 CPT, F‑1 OPT, F‑1 STEM OPT, J‑1, H‑1B, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, or L‑1.

Additional Preferences

• Understanding of cybersecurity concepts and best practices related to IT technologies.
• Build solutions using an agile framework for the entire solution lifecycle including designing, implementing, automating, modernizing, maintaining, and optimizing solutions.
• Experience with technical mentoring and developing technical team members.
• Exposure to international operations, diverse teams, global IT projects, or working in a global organization.
• Previous Agile experience.
• Experience deploying new system implementations.
• Experience in standing up greenfield facilities.

Other Information

• Role is Monday through Friday and based on‑site. Must be flexible in providing support to accommodate other inputs (production schedules, shutdowns, etc.). Occasional extended hour and / or off‑hour work may be required.
• Position will be based out of the Lebanon, IN site with ability to travel to other US and global Lilly sites as required.

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $64,500 - $151,800.

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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