Sr. Director - Profiling and Design

BioSpace; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 151,500 - 222,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefit program

401(k) and pension options

Flexible benefits including healthcare

Job summary

A global healthcare leader in Indianapolis is searching for a Sr. Director - Profiling and Design. This role involves leading an engineering team focused on major manufacturing projects and ensuring compliance with engineering and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in manufacturing operations and proven management skills, along with strong communication abilities. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, promoting a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in manufacturing operations.
• Prior management experience with asset delivery.
• Ability to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead an engineering team for major manufacturing projects.
• Manage performance reviews and staffing models.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership and team-building capabilities

Strong communication skills

Integrity and respect for people

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Tools

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

Job description

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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 around the world work to discover and bring life‑changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Position Brand Description

The Global Facilities Delivery (GFD) organization, part of Corporate Engineering and Continuous Improvement, is responsible for delivering new and renovated capital assets worldwide. These assets support medical innovation, enhance supply‑chain robustness, and expand the availability of existing medicines. GFD operates through a highly leveraged network of design, construction, and qualification contractors.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Administration

• Lead an engineering team focused on front‑end planning and design oversight for major manufacturing capital projects.
• Manage exempt‑level staff including performance reviews, development plans, staffing models, workload assignments, and compensation reviews.
• Oversee departmental expenses and cost‑center management.

Compliance

• Ensure project execution aligns with corporate policies and procedures, financial policies, engineering and quality standards, and applicable safety, environmental, industry regulatory, and government regulations.

Safety & Environment

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across internal teams and external partners.
• Actively participate in safety/environmental event reviews and corrective actions.

Divisional Leadership

• Engage in GFD leadership activities including weekly leadership team meetings, quarterly divisional meetings, staff administration, improvement initiatives, and team‑building activities.

Key Deliverables

• Provide oversight for front‑end planning on major capital projects, including profiling and design phases.
• Build and lead a team to fulfill design oversight deliverables.
• Influence global teams to engage in early‑stage capital planning for optimal investment value.
• Ensure leveraged design processes are adequately supervised.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 10 years in manufacturing operations.
• Prior management experience.
• Prior experience with asset delivery and site operations.
• Ability to travel internationally; must hold a valid passport.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) or drug product platforms.
• Familiarity with capital project design processes.
• Proven ability to lead and manage experienced engineering professionals.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills across various levels and organizations.
• Skilled in issue resolution, change anticipation, and quality implementation.
• Experience in structured project management aligned with corporate standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Required Skills & Attributes

• Leadership and team‑building capabilities
• Integrity and respect for people
• 360‑degree influence
• Strong communication skills
• Commitment to safety

Additional Preferences

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
• Knowledge in quality systems, insulin/API and fill/finish operations, device assembly and packaging
• Experience with GFD policies and procedures
• Proficiency in capital investment modeling and requests
• Foreign language competency
• International work/living experience
• Passion for continuous improvement and change leadership

Other Information

• International travel required (15%–30%), including weekends and multi‑week stays.

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $151,500 - $222,200. 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.