Senior Director, Strategic Alliances — Pharma SMDD

BioSpace; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 152,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Pension

Vacation benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible benefits

Life insurance

Time off & leave

Well-being programs

Job summary

Lilly, a global healthcare leader based in Indianapolis, seeks a Senior Director, Strategic Alliances to drive external SMDD partnerships for drug substance and drug product development, ensuring speed, value, and world-class execution. You will lead cross-functional teams, align internal stakeholders, and optimize governance with CDMOs to support clinical progress.

Join a mission-driven organization focused on compassionate, science-led innovations.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.S. (Chemistry / Engineering / Biosciences).
• Minimum 15 years’ CMC experience in pharma with minimum of 5 years’ enabling novel CMC technologies/supply chain via contract manufacturing organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead external CMC collaborations with strategic partners.
• Translate strategic requirements into actionable results with external partners.
• Drive transfer of novel SMDD technology for GMP production.
• Govern external operations with CDMOs and ensure contract adherence.
• Manage cross-functional issues, audits, and alliance governance.
• Coach Lilly teams on developing partnerships and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

CMC expertise

Strategic thinking

Communication

Project management

Education

B.S. in Chemistry/Engineering/Biosciences

Job description

Lilly, a global healthcare leader based in Indianapolis, seeks a Senior Director, Strategic Alliances to drive external SMDD partnerships for drug substance and drug product development, ensuring speed, value, and world-class execution. You will lead cross-functional teams, align internal stakeholders, and optimize governance with CDMOs to support clinical progress.

Join a mission-driven organization focused on compassionate, science-led innovations.