Associate Director - MQ Tech at Lilly - IDAP

Associate Director – MQ Tech at Lilly – IDAP

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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 worldwide 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.

The Associate Director will play a critical role in leading the site IT team in enabling the making of medicine through the delivery of the site digital agenda and operational support of the IT systems at the Indianapolis Device Assembly and Packaging Site (IDAP). The site, like most sites around the world, is undergoing major expansion and this position will help to ensure we are doing all we can to support the growth.

This position will focus on enhancing manufacturing operations through the implementation of advanced digital technologies and systems. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive operational excellence and ensure the seamless integration of digital solutions. This leader will be charged with sharing and collaborating across the network of related sites to ensure we are standardizing learnings and capabilities to be leveraged by similar operations at relevant sites.

• Lead the development and execution of digital transformation strategies to improve manufacturing processes and support operational excellence
• Actively contribute to the site lead team to influence and advance IDAP’s strategic plan
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) & Extended Warehouse Manufacturing system (EWM) and ensure their alignment with business objectives
• Enable data driven decisions and actions via the Digital & Analytics visualizations and AI solutions
• Manage and mentor a team of professionals, providing guidance and support to achieve project goals
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement and innovation in manufacturing operations
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards in all digital transformation initiatives
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support project success
• Bring internal and external benchmarks to advance the site’s operations and actively contribute to the broader network of sites within Lilly

• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities
• Proven track record of leading digital transformation projects in a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to manufacturing and quality systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships and articulate complex technical concepts
• Adaptability and flexibility to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously with autonomy
• Demonstrated curiosity for continuous learning and strategic thinking

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Sciences, or a related field
• Minimum of 3+ years people leadership experience
• Professional experience working in a GXP, regulated environment

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related field
• Experience with advanced analytics, machine learning, and other emerging technologies within manufacturing
• Knowledge of and experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies and continuous improvement practices
• 3+ years of experience working in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and / or SAP
• Experience leading major project implementations

• Position based in Indianapolis,…