Senior Director, Process Engineering & Automation

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension

Medical, dental, vision

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Lilly is seeking a Senior Director to lead the site’s process engineering, automation, and maintenance functions. You will guide startup activities, shape the engineering roadmap, and ensure safety, quality, and operational excellence across projects.

The role requires a strong background in pharma leadership and cGMP practices, with collaboration across cross‑functional teams. As a key member of the Site Lead Team, you will drive capital project planning, governance, and asset integrity, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 10+ years in pharma leadership.
• Experience leading process engineering, automation, and maintenance teams.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead site process engineering, automation, and maintenance functions during startup and ongoing operations.
• Develop and execute an engineering roadmap aligned with site objectives and corporate standards.
• Ensure safety, quality, and operational excellence across projects and routines.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive capital projects and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Process engineering

Automation

Maintenance

GMP compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Lilly is seeking a Senior Director to lead the site’s process engineering, automation, and maintenance functions. You will guide startup activities, shape the engineering roadmap, and ensure safety, quality, and operational excellence across projects.

The role requires a strong background in pharma leadership and cGMP practices, with collaboration across cross‑functional teams. As a key member of the Site Lead Team, you will drive capital project planning, governance, and asset integrity, while