Sr. Director - Automation Engineering - Lilly Medicine Foundry

Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare leader is seeking a Senior Director for Foundry Automation Engineering. This pivotal role involves leading automation engineering efforts, ensuring operational excellence, and driving strategic initiatives for a groundbreaking facility. The successful candidate will collaborate across teams to optimize processes and enhance automation systems while maintaining compliance and safety standards. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to improving lives globally and be part of a transformative project that shapes the future of healthcare. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a regulated industry.
• Strong project management and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop the automation engineering organization ensuring safety and quality.
• Define priorities and develop roadmaps for automation systems.

Skills

Automation Engineering

Project Management

cGMP Compliance

Cybersecurity Strategies

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Automation Platforms

Job description

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. Our employees work worldwide to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those in need, improve disease understanding and management, and give back through philanthropy and volunteerism. We prioritize our efforts and put people first. We seek individuals committed to improving lives globally.

Organization and Position Overview:

Lilly has announced a $4.5 billion investment to establish the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a pioneering center combining research and manufacturing. This facility will enhance development, optimize processes, increase capacity, and reduce costs and environmental impact.

The Senior Director, Foundry Automation Engineering, provides leadership for automation engineering, is a member of the Foundry Site Lead Team, and plays a key role in strategic planning, organizational development, and project execution during the project phases (2025-2028). This role requires collaboration, innovation, and resilience as the site transitions from design to steady-state operations.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop the automation engineering organization ensuring safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Define priorities and develop roadmaps for automation systems, integrating internal and external solutions.
• Support project delivery, including design, commissioning, startup, and long-term operational support.
• Establish organizational structures and manage automation resources effectively.
• Ensure automation systems are qualified, safe, and compliant across all manufacturing modalities.
• Build relationships with corporate departments and external partners to deliver automation solutions.
• Maintain technical standards, develop best practices, and close discipline gaps.
• Post-startup, continue to refine automation priorities, ensure compliance, and manage investments.
• Collaborate on cybersecurity strategies and develop future automation leadership.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; at least 7 years experience in a regulated industry.
• Experience with automation platforms and understanding of cGMPs.

Additional Preferences:

• Proven project management and team development skills.
• Experience deploying automation technologies in pharma.

Other Information:

• Initial location at Lilly Technology Center, Indianapolis.
• Permanent location at Lilly Medicines Foundry, Lebanon, Indiana.

Lilly is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We support accommodations for applicants with disabilities during the application process. For assistance, please visit this link.