Parenteral Engineering Expansion Lead

Eli Lilly and Company; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 123,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

401(k)

Pension

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Vacation benefits

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking an Associate Director – Parenteral Engineering, Operations Expansion to lead the engineering and technical aspects of parenteral manufacturing expansion projects. This role drives design, implementation, and optimization of new and upgraded facilities, ensuring compliance with cGMP and Lilly quality standards.

Responsibilities include leading design and execution, equipment validation, and collaboration across Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading large-scale capital projects for manufacturing expansions or new facility builds within pharma.
• Strong understanding of cGMPs, FDA/EMA guidelines, and aseptic manufacturing standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design, development, and execution of parenteral manufacturing expansion projects from concept to commissioning.
• Oversee selection, procurement, installation, and validation of parenteral equipment including filling lines, lyophilizers, isolators.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and PM to define scope, requirements, and timelines.
• Develop strategies to optimize processes, improve efficiency, and reduce costs while ensuring quality.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory understanding

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical/Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Aseptic filling lines

Lyophilizers

Isolators

WFI/pure steam systems

Cleanrooms

Parenteral manufacturing equipment

Job description

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking an Associate Director – Parenteral Engineering, Operations Expansion to lead the engineering and technical aspects of parenteral manufacturing expansion projects. This role drives design, implementation, and optimization of new and upgraded facilities, ensuring compliance with cGMP and Lilly quality standards.

Responsibilities include leading design and execution, equipment validation, and collaboration across Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Project