Senior Engineering Design Lead, Global Capital Projects

Eli Lilly and Company; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 131,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Lilly is seeking a Senior Advisor - Design Lead to oversee capital project design delivery. You will lead a design team, set standards, and coordinate with design partners to ensure top-quality asset design across complex projects.

The role requires strong manufacturing/engineering background, 15+ years pharma/API experience, and travel ~20%. The position reports through Indianapolis but sits at project sites worldwide.

Qualifications

• Strong manufacturing and engineering background expected.
• Engineering degree required with preference for chemical or mechanical.

Responsibilities

• Overall design delivery for capital projects; SME in node platform technology.
• Lead design standards, specs, and regulatory guidance.
• Direct design team and ensure design meeting intended goals.
• Coordinate with A/E firms and project manager across design phases.
• Own design decisions and ensure clear information flow between teams.

Skills

Strong manufacturing background

Education

BS in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical strongly preferred)

15 years manufacturing/engineering experience in pharma or API networks

Job description

Lilly is seeking a Senior Advisor - Design Lead to oversee capital project design delivery. You will lead a design team, set standards, and coordinate with design partners to ensure top-quality asset design across complex projects.

The role requires strong manufacturing/engineering background, 15+ years pharma/API experience, and travel ~20%. The position reports through Indianapolis but sits at project sites worldwide.