Operational Readiness Lead - GMP API Startup

Eli Lilly and Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly is seeking a Lead Operational Readiness professional to guide the GMP startup of its new API manufacturing facility in Houston, TX. You will define scope and lead cross-functional teams to align milestones with construction timelines.

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, engineering, or related field; minimum 3 years of pharma/biotech manufacturing experience; strong project management expertise. You will track progress, ensure safety, quality, and operational standards, and serve as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience, preferably pharma/biotech.
• Project management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Define and mature operational scope.
• Lead cross-functional teams to develop integrated milestone schedules.
• Track progress against timelines.
• Integrate with construction and project timelines.
• Serve as SME for project management.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s in biology, chemistry, engineering, or related field

Job description

Lilly is seeking a Lead Operational Readiness professional to guide the GMP startup of its new API manufacturing facility in Houston, TX. You will define scope and lead cross-functional teams to align milestones with construction timelines.

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, engineering, or related field; minimum 3 years of pharma/biotech manufacturing experience; strong project management expertise. You will track progress, ensure safety, quality, and operational standards, and serve as