Senior Director - Tech@Lilly MQ

Information Technology Senior Management Forum; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 158,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

401(k) plan

Pension

Health insurance

Vacation benefits

Job summary

Lilly is building a new digital AI-native facility in Huntsville, with a strong emphasis on cGMP compliance, manufacturing IT/OT leadership, and advanced analytics. This Sr.

Director role leads the digital strategy for the Huntsville site, reporting to the MQ IT AVP and Manufacturing AVP Site Head, driving cross-functional collaboration and capital planning. The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in pharma IT leadership, MES expertise, and a track record of delivering complex digital

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering.
• 10+ years of leadership in pharma IT with manufacturing IT/OT experience.
• Strong MES expertise.

Responsibilities

• Define and deploy the digital strategy for Huntsville facility in alignment with the Global Tech@Lilly Strategy.
• Guarantee digital operational readiness for site launch, integrating systems such as SAP, MES, and data management.
• Serve on the Site Leadership Team and drive digital strategy aligned with Lilly’s values.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in team recruitment and development.
• Lead talent management, including recognition, compensation, and succession planning.
• Spearhead cGMP compliance and operational excellence initiatives.
• Manage and control budget and capital.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge (cGMP)

Agile project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

IT/OT in pharma

MES expertise

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

SAP

Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

Data Historian

Analytics tools

Job description

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

About the Organization:

Lilly IT builds and maintains capabilities using innovative technologies like most prominent tech companies. What differentiates Lilly IT is that we create new possibilities through tech to advance our purpose – creating medicines that make life better for people around the world, like data driven drug discovery and connected clinicals. We hire the best technology professionals from a variety of backgrounds so they can bring an assortment of knowledge, skills, and diverse thinking to deliver innovative solutions in every area of our business.

Opportunity Overview:

Lilly is on a mission to revolutionize patient care with groundbreaking medicines. We are undergoing a transformative expansion and are investing in new manufacturing facilities worldwide. This includes a $6 billion investment in our new API Huntsville site. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this exhilarating journey!

Your Role:

As theMQ Tech at Lilly Sr. Directorat our new Site at Huntsville, you’ll spearhead the digital strategy to bring live a Digital AI native facility, reporting to both the M&Q IT AVP and the Manufacturing AVP Site Head Huntsville. Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping our technological future.

What We Value in You:

• In-depth knowledge of regulatory compliance (cGMP).
• Proven leadership prowess and team-building excellence.
• Agile management of simultaneous projects, with a knack for adapting to shifting priorities.
• Collaborative spirit with cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A creative and analytical mindset, equipped to resolve complex issues.
• Deep Technical Knowledge on Pharmaceutical manufacturing and IT/OT footprint to support the site, digital and AI manufacturing.
• Strong personal commitment to support the Huntsville manufacturing mission and to create a culture of Safety First and Quality Always.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and deploy the digital strategy for Huntsville facility in alignment with the Global Tech@Lilly Strategy.
• Guarantee digital operational readiness for site launch, integrating systems such as:
  • Infrastructure
  • SAP
  • Warehouse Management & Logistics
  • Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
  • Data Historian and Real-Time Floor Tracking
  • Comprehensive Data Management: Integration, Analytics
  • Digital Plant Innovations and Laboratory Information Management
  • CAPA Systems, Access Security, and Risk Management

• Serve on the Site Leadership Team, drive digital strategy and foster a culture of excellence aligned with Lilly’s values.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in team recruitment and development.
• Lead talent management, including recognition, compensation, and succession planning.
• Spearhead cGMP compliance and operational excellence initiatives.
• Manage and Control Budget and Capital.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of leadership in Pharma IT, with a focus on manufacturing IT/OT leadership experience.
• Strong expertise on MES

Preferences:

• Data Integration, and Advanced Analytics.

Additional Information:

• Position is based in Huntsville, AL, remote will not be considered for this position

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

$157,500 - $231,000

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).

Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.