Systems Engineer (R2-R4)

100 Eli Lilly and Company; Concord (NC); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Pension

Vacation benefits

Health benefits

Flexible benefits

Life insurance

Time off and leave

Well-being programs

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company in Concord, NC seeks a Systems Engineer (R2-R4) to implement the next-generation Manufacturing Execution System (MES). You will align site milestones and serve as the primary contact between teams, defining and executing an integrated deployment plan.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or related field and at least 1 year of MES implementation and project management experience in the pharmaceutical industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience with MES implementation in the pharmaceutical industry.
• At least 1 year of experience with project management in manufacturing/pharma settings.
• Experience validating computer systems and generating testing artifacts for MES is preferred.
• Experience developing formal training guides for business users.

Responsibilities

• Ensure alignment of manufacturing sites’ strategic milestones and serve as the point of contact between teams.
• Define and execute an integrated deployment plan for MES.
• Ensure implementations adhere to global standards while aligning with other digital initiatives.
• Implement support models for manufacturing sites in collaboration with site/global leaders.

Skills

MES implementation

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or related field

Job description

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life‑changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

About the Role

Eli Lilly and Company seeks a Systems Engineer (R2-R4) to implement our next-generation Manufacturing Execution System (MES). Ensure alignment of manufacturing sites’ strategic milestones and serve as the point of contact between teams.

Define and execute an integrated deployment plan. Ensure that implemented solutions adhere to global standards while aligning with other digital initiatives. Implement support models for manufacturing sites while partnering closely with the site/global project leaders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure alignment of manufacturing sites’ strategic milestones and serve as the point of contact between teams.
• Define and execute an integrated deployment plan.
• Ensure that implemented solutions adhere to global standards while aligning with other digital initiatives.
• Implement support models for manufacturing sites while partnering closely with the site/global project leaders.

Qualifications and Experience

Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or a related field and 1 year of experience with manufacturing execution systems implementation and project management within the pharmaceutical industry.

Experience must include a minimum of:

• 1 year of experience with managing master batch record deployments;
• 1 year of experience with change management and user adoption strategies for large‑scale system implementations;
• 1 year of experience with computer system validation, including generation of testing artifacts for MES;
• 1 year of experience with developing formal training guides for businesses or end‑users of manufacturing solutions;
• 1 year of experience with MSOEs and S95/S88 models.

Additional Requirements

• Part‑time telecommuting permitted.
• Up to 15% domestic and international travel required.

Location & Compensation

Job location: Concord, NC. Rate of Pay: $89,149.00 - $102,521.35 per year. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $89,149.00 - $102,521.35 per year.

Benefits

• 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;
• Well‑being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities);
• Full‑time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance).

EEO and Equal Opportunity

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions.

Lilly is proud to be an 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.

Employee Resource Groups

Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).

Company Culture

At Lilly we strive to ensure our employees are part of a team that cares about them and our shared purpose of making life better for those around the world. How do we do this? We continue to look for ways to include, innovate, accelerate and deliver while maintaining integrity, excellence and respect for people. We hope that you seek to join us on our journey as we create medicine and deliver improved outcomes for patients across the globe!

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