Senior Central C&Q Lead – Pharma Facilities

Eli Lilly and Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 131,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension

Vacation benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Flexible benefits

Life insurance

Time off benefits

Well-being benefits

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking a Central C&Q Lead for global pharmaceutical capital projects. You will set strategy, standardize C&Q delivery, and guide project teams through design to commissioning and handover.

This senior role requires 15+ years in commissioning and qualification, deep GMP knowledge, and ability to mentor leaders. Regular travel to sites; strong collaboration with PMs, QA, and engineering is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 15 years of Commissioning & Qualification experience on major/mega pharma projects.
• Direct experience executing C&Q test cases and methodologies.
• Experience as a C&Q Manager/Lead across full lifecycle of pharma facilities.
• Working knowledge of GMP, process safety, and regulatory requirements for commissioning and qualification; familiarity with ASTM E2500.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the C&Q technical authority for assigned facilities across lifecycle.
• Define C&Q strategy and execution plans aligning with schedule and budget.
• Coach and mentor project C&Q Leads and teams.
• Escalate and resolve technical and compliance questions with stakeholders.
• Oversee C&Q scope, schedule and budget across projects.
• Uphold a Safety First and Quality Always culture and collaborate with partners.

Skills

C&Q leadership

Project lifecycle knowledge

Regulatory compliance

GMP knowledge

Stakeholder coordination

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Kneat

Job description

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking a Central C&Q Lead for global pharmaceutical capital projects. You will set strategy, standardize C&Q delivery, and guide project teams through design to commissioning and handover.

This senior role requires 15+ years in commissioning and qualification, deep GMP knowledge, and ability to mentor leaders. Regular travel to sites; strong collaboration with PMs, QA, and engineering is essential.