Senior Manager - QC

BioSpace; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 94,500 - 138,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

401(k) participation

Pension

Vacation

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Flexible benefit accounts

Life and death insurance

Well-being benefits

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Indianapolis is seeking a Senior Manager - QC to oversee compliance and mentor laboratory staff. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Chemistry, Biology, or Microbiology, and 3-5 years of experience in a GMP QC environment. This full-time role offers competitive compensation of $94,500 – $138,600, along with comprehensive benefits such as 401(k) participation, medical, dental, and additional perks. Join a team dedicated to making life better for people around the world.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of demonstrated experience in a GMP QC laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and lead safety initiatives.
• Manage day-to-day business, coordinating laboratory workload.
• Train analysts on laboratory methods and maintain compliance.
• Develop career plans for laboratory analysts.
• Serve as the primary contact for internal and external audits.

Skills

Teamwork and interpersonal skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Deep understanding of compliance requirements

Focus on continuous improvement

Effective time management

Effective problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Microbiology

Job description

Senior Manager - QC (Lilly)

The Senior Manager – QC provides direction and conducts daily workload planning, compliance, and overall customer service. They mentor and support reporting staff and coordinate laboratory analysts’ performance planning.

Organization Overview

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, dedicated to discovering and delivering life‑changing medicines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment, lead safety initiatives, and support all HSE Corporate and Site Goals.
• Proactively manage day‑to‑day business, coordinating laboratory workload and throughput with production planners and sample submitters.
• Maintain a high‑level understanding of laboratory processes and train analysts on laboratory methods.
• Develop career plans for laboratory analysts.
• Enforce compliance with all procedures, methods, and regulatory commitments.
• Provide technical understanding of regulations applicable to laboratory testing for cGMP purposes.
• Serve as a team and safety change agent.
• Serve as the primary laboratory contact for internal and external audits.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (4‑year college) in Chemistry, Biology, or Microbiology.
• Three to five years of demonstrated experience in a GMP QC laboratory environment.

Additional Skills / Preferences

• Teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Deep understanding of compliance requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Focus on continuous improvement.
• Effective time management.
• Effective problem‑solving skills.

Additional Information

• Work 8‑hour days, Monday through Friday.
• Flexibility to cover weekends, holidays, and company shutdowns as needed.
• Minimal travel required.
• Eligible for roles in various areas of the Parenteral Plant; allergens may be present; mobility and exposure to allergens should be considered.
• Tasks may require repetitive motion (e.g., keyboarding).

Compensation & Benefits

Actual compensation will depend on education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Anticipated wage: $94,500 – $138,600.

Full‑time employees are eligible for company bonus, 401(k) participation, pension, vacation, medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, flexible benefit accounts, life and death insurance, leave benefits, well‑being benefits, and additional employee programs.

EEO Statement

Lilly is a proud 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.

We are committed to helping individuals with disabilities actively engage in the workforce. For accommodations, please complete the accommodation request form: https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation.