Process Engineering Director - Manufacturing Leadership & Excellence

BioSpace; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) participation

Pension

Vacation benefits

Medical benefits

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Lilly is seeking a Process Engineering Associate Director to lead the process engineering team supporting daily manufacturing operations of bulk drug substance. The role drives productivity, compliance, and development of staff while partnering across disciplines to achieve the engineering agenda and business priorities.

The position emphasizes safety, environmental responsibilities, and performance tracking, with occasional travel and extended hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of engineering manufacturing‑related experience, preferably some biosynthetic and/or purification operations experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coach process engineering staff, including completing performance reviews and development plans.
• Staffing including recruiting, resource planning, and succession planning.
• Process engineering work coordination.
• Review and monitor financial performance, commit to meeting targets.
• Develop and implement the Process Engineering Business Plan.
• Demonstrate a commitment to environmental, health, and safety (including PSM).
• Identify, track, and report key indicators of functional performance.
• Ensure team is operating in a state of substantial compliance.
• Develop and implement Engineering business plan objectives.
• Remove barriers that impact team performance.
• In coordination with engineering consultants and other IAPI engineering areas, set and reinforce standards for appropriate rigor in engineering work products and utilization of First Principles.
• Assure focus by engineers and completion of critical assignments with appropriate monitoring and reporting.
• Be a fully active member of the flow leadership in running IAPI, including participation on management sub-teams.

Job description

Lilly is seeking a Process Engineering Associate Director to lead the process engineering team supporting daily manufacturing operations of bulk drug substance. The role drives productivity, compliance, and development of staff while partnering across disciplines to achieve the engineering agenda and business priorities.

The position emphasizes safety, environmental responsibilities, and performance tracking, with occasional travel and extended hours as needed.