Senior Packaging & Distribution Lead, Drug-Device Solutions

BioSpace; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 131,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Pension

Medical benefits

Vacation benefits

Flexible benefits

Life insurance

Employee clubs and activities

Job summary

Lilly is seeking a senior leader for the Secondary Packaging and Product Distribution team within DDCS to own packaging design and cold-chain distribution for Lilly's clinical and commercial portfolio. This role focuses on integration of packaging into design control and cross-functional alignment across Device Development, CMC, Quality, and Regulatory.

You will drive long-term strategy, advance AI/automation for packaging workflows, and ensure readiness for global regulatory submissions while

Qualifications

• Earned Bachelor's degree in packaging, materials, mechanical, chemical, or biomedical engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• 1+ year of experience leading and developing technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging and distribution engineers, building deep technical bench strength and clear career paths.
• Set team strategy and priorities aligned with Lilly PR&D and enterprise portfolio goals.
• Champion new packaging and distribution technologies to improve protection and patient experience.
• Develop and implement AI and automation to scale packaging design, testing, and distribution workflows.
• Integrate packaging and shipping deliverables into design control and regulatory submissions.

Skills

Packaging leadership

Team leadership

Regulatory collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in packaging or related engineering

Job description

Lilly is seeking a senior leader for the Secondary Packaging and Product Distribution team within DDCS to own packaging design and cold-chain distribution for Lilly's clinical and commercial portfolio. This role focuses on integration of packaging into design control and cross-functional alignment across Device Development, CMC, Quality, and Regulatory.

You will drive long-term strategy, advance AI/automation for packaging workflows, and ensure readiness for global regulatory submissions while