Senior Director, External Manufacturing (Advanced Therapies)

Eli Lilly and Company; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 168,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

401(k)

Pension

Health insurance

Well-being programs

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company seeks a Senior Director for External Manufacturing Operations in Lebanon to lead production partnerships for Advanced Therapies. You will build governance, manage vendor relationships, and drive continuous improvement across CM relationships while coordinating with engineering, quality, and R&D teams.

The role requires extensive leadership, process engineering and project management capabilities, with travel up to 15-20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry/Biochemistry or related science.
• Strong teamwork, leadership and communication abilities.
• Experience in process engineering, quality control, or technical services.

Responsibilities

• Ensure staff are qualified and trained per Lilly standards.
• Oversee execution of Lilly's operational excellence in CM relationships.
• Develop governance with contract manufacturers and drive value.
• Lead cross-functional teams to meet site objectives.
• Communicate status to management across networks.
• Collaborate with Lebanon Advanced Therapies site lead team to ensure continuity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Project management

Problem solving

Multitasking

Independence

Technical

Financial background

Administrative

Organizational

Decision making

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry/Biochemistry or related science

Job description

Eli Lilly and Company seeks a Senior Director for External Manufacturing Operations in Lebanon to lead production partnerships for Advanced Therapies. You will build governance, manage vendor relationships, and drive continuous improvement across CM relationships while coordinating with engineering, quality, and R&D teams.

The role requires extensive leadership, process engineering and project management capabilities, with travel up to 15-20%.