QC Technology Lead & PAT Strategy

Eli Lilly and Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly is building a new greenfield API manufacturing facility in Houston and is seeking a technical leader for the QC laboratory. The role drives advancement of analytical methods, PAT integration, and automated lab systems, partnering with Manufacturing, Automation/Engineering, and Digital teams to enable GMP startup success.

The candidate will guide testing capabilities, oversee data integrity, and influence quality strategies across sites, serving as a subject matter expert during audits and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience providing advanced technical oversight in a GMP-regulated QC laboratory.
• Experience with Process Analytical Technology (PAT) instrumentation and platforms preferred.
• Proven ability to collaborate across Manufacturing, QA, Regulatory, Product Development, Automation/Engineering and Digital groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for the QC laboratory, guiding testing methods and analytical capabilities.
• Lead site PAT initiatives, defining the PAT roadmap aligned with QC and manufacturing control strategy.
• Lead QC laboratory automation initiatives, including LIMS/LES integration and data historian connectivity.
• Resolve complex technical challenges by applying advanced scientific knowledge and designing novel solutions.
• Collaborate across functions to integrate QC considerations into broader decisions and support regulatory inspections.
• Execute all QC activities in a timely manner in compliance with SOPs and cGMPs, maintaining inspection readiness.

Skills

QC leadership

Analytical methods

PAT instrumentation

ALCOA+ data integrity

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

Tools

LIMS/LES

PAT tools

Robotics

Job description

Lilly is building a new greenfield API manufacturing facility in Houston and is seeking a technical leader for the QC laboratory. The role drives advancement of analytical methods, PAT integration, and automated lab systems, partnering with Manufacturing, Automation/Engineering, and Digital teams to enable GMP startup success.

The candidate will guide testing capabilities, oversee data integrity, and influence quality strategies across sites, serving as a subject matter expert during audits and