Senior Director, Process, Automation & Maintenance Engineering

Eli Lilly and Company; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 164,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly is seeking a Senior Director to lead the site’s process-facing engineering functions, including process engineering, automation, and maintenance, ensuring capacity and capability for startup and long-term goals. The role provides both administrative and technical leadership for engineering operations at the site.

The Senior Director will contribute to shaping strategy, build organizational capability, and manage cross-functional issues with a focus on safety, quality, and GMP compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in a leadership role managing teams within the pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

• Organize and lead process engineering, automation, and maintenance teams to support startup and long-term manufacturing goals.
• Provide input on design, commissioning, and startup plans to align with site objectives.
• Develop and evolve the engineering organization to ensure GMP manufacturing readiness and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Pharma industry

API manufacturing

cGMPs

Education

Bachelors in engineering

Job description

Lilly is seeking a Senior Director to lead the site’s process-facing engineering functions, including process engineering, automation, and maintenance, ensuring capacity and capability for startup and long-term goals. The role provides both administrative and technical leadership for engineering operations at the site.

The Senior Director will contribute to shaping strategy, build organizational capability, and manage cross-functional issues with a focus on safety, quality, and GMP compliance