Labs System Analyst

BioSpace; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly is advancing a new state-of-the-art API manufacturing site in Lebanon, Indiana. The role supports Manufacturing and Quality IT systems, driving validation, data integrity, and compliance across lab instruments and software.

You will partner with global IT and QA teams, manage audits, and implement DI/CSV improvements while ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory adherence in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong Data Integrity (DI) knowledge in computerized systems and instruments.
• Proficiency with CSV and risk-based validation approaches.
• Solid knowledge of Computer System Validation, GAMP, and GMP principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or support lab equipment and software validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and computer system validation.
• Maintain validated state of software-based systems and lab instruments, including periodic reviews.
• Collaborate with site DI SMEs to align DI/CSV expectations and audit trails.
• Support deployment and upgrades of IT systems (MODA, Empower, NuGenesis, LabVantage) with CSV needs.
• Engage with Global QA networks and external vendors to ensure compliance.
• Provide oversight for continuous improvement of lab systems and instruments.

Skills

Data Integrity

CSV Validation

Computer System Validation

Communication Skills

Analytical Thinking

Prioritization

Adaptability

GAMP & GMP

Cybersecurity Concepts

Agile Framework

Mentoring

Global Experience

Education

Bachelor's in IT/Engineering/CS

Tools

MODA

Empower

NuGenesis

LabVantage

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—but it’s 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 use a variety of Platforms and have the latest technology for API Manufacturing and Technology.

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”.

How You’ll Succeed

• Leads and/or supports 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.
• Supports 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 multi-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.
• Supports site deployment and upgrade of laboratory IT systems such as MODA, Empower, NuGenesis, and LabVantage with any CSV needs
• Partners and establishes relationships with Global Quality Laboratory Network, Global and Site IT team members, Computer System Quality Assurance (CSQA), site Quality Assurance, and external vendor/supplier organizations.
• Provides oversight and supports continuous improvement of systems/instruments as they relate to the labs
• Applies knowledge of quality principles, cGMP, and laboratory systems towards the development and execution of local procedures, training courses, and practices
• Manages and supports both internal or external audit and inspection activities for the laboratory.
• Performs change control, investigations, root cause analysis, and activity planning
• Performs 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.
• Ensures Lilly information assets are protected from malicious content and access to information is restricted to authorized personnel only.
• Leads team of contract resources in the management and support of labs instruments

Your 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 solid 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.

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 ability to right-size validation based upon risk.
• Solid knowledge of Computer System Validation process and Data Integrity.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with collaborators and articulate complex technical concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve technical issues related to Labs systems, configurations, or integrations. Demonstrated ability to analyze, anticipate, and resolve complex issues (technical, operational, or business-related).
• Ability to effectively prioritize and raise 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 ability to analyze, anticipate, and resolve complex issues (technical, operational, or business-related) through sound problem-solving techniques.
• Effectively prioritize and raise issues
• Demonstrated learning agility and curiosity
• Demonstrated ability to understand quality control business processes and convert into IT requirements/solutions
• Understanding of cybersecurity concepts and standard methodologies 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.

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 (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).

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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