Senior Design Lead for Pharma Capital Projects

100 Eli Lilly and Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 129,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Pension

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking a Design Lead to oversee capital project design delivery. You will coordinate with Project Managers, lead design reviews, and ensure design meets approved intent across multiple disciplines.

The role requires a BS in Engineering and 12+ years in pharmaceutical engineering, with travel to site locations and external firms. Relocation and hybrid work expectations may apply depending on project needs.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical) required.
• Minimum of 12 years of manufacturing and/or engineering experience supporting pharmaceutical or API networks.
• Pharmaceutical process or project engineer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the overall design delivery for capital project(s).
• Coordinate all design for the Project Manager during all design phases and deliver conceptual and basic design reviews.
• Develop and maintain design requirements and schedule to meet project needs.
• Coordinate with A/E firms to develop earned value progress systems and monitor progress against invoices.
• Mentor and develop others, including external resources, as needed.
• Travel domestically and internationally (about 25%) for project phases.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder influence

Conflict resolution

Design coordination

Technical communication

Education

BS in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical)

Job description

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking a Design Lead to oversee capital project design delivery. You will coordinate with Project Managers, lead design reviews, and ensure design meets approved intent across multiple disciplines.

The role requires a BS in Engineering and 12+ years in pharmaceutical engineering, with travel to site locations and external firms. Relocation and hybrid work expectations may apply depending on project needs.