Manufacturing Operations Associate - Lebanon Advanced Therapies

Role Summary

Manufacturing Operations Associate, Lebanon Advanced Therapies (LP-2) – Lebanon, Indiana. This leadership development role supports startup and successful delivery of production areas and the gene therapy facility startup, focusing on process design, planning, and seamless start‑up of GMP production. The role requires building deep operating expertise in the area of responsibility, a strong working knowledge of laboratory and manufacturing equipment, control systems, and data‑driven decision‑making and problem‑solving capabilities.

The OA will partner with Engineering, Tech Services, Quality & Regulatory to troubleshoot processes and drive continuous improvement.

• Assisting the Process Team Leaders with leading the Process Teams, specifically focusing on safety, quality, and manufacturing performance using appropriate performance metrics and targets.
• Ensure cGMP readiness of manufacturing areas for start‑up and process qualification activities. Participate in and support training and engineering runs.
• Responsible for supporting validation activities and ensuring GMP production areas are within compliance.
• Support and maintain a safety‑first culture emphasizing individual accountability, safe systems of work, and management commitment.
• When required (and per delegation procedure), in the absence of the Associate Director‑Manufacturing provide continuity to the Process Team activities and operational aspects of the process; elevate issues to the Senior Director of Manufacturing Operations as needed.
• Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects through capacity optimization and cost reduction programs.
• Support the development and drive the Operational Excellence Roadmap for LP2 Flow Team.
• Lead Manufacturing Projects with the support of cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Support authoring and revision of standard operating procedures and batch records as required. Review technical reports. Conduct deviation investigations and write process deviation reports.
• Document and appropriately communicate all aspects of work and learnings.
• Provide training and mentorship for new personnel.

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Required: 5+ years of Operational, Engineering or Technical Services Experience.
• Required: Authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F‑1 CPT, F‑1 OPT, F‑1 STEM OPT, J‑1, H‑1B, TN, O‑1, E‑3, H‑1B1, or L‑1.
• Preferred: Demonstrated operational capability with high productivity.
• Preferred: Proven track record of curiosity with learning agility.
• Preferred: Demonstrated excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Preferred: Self‑starter with high initiative and data‑driven approach to problem‑solving.
• Preferred: Demonstrated ability to participate in and facilitate technical decision‑making.
• Preferred: Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with adaptability and flexibility to working in different environments, teams, etc.
• Preferred: Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Preferred: Strong interest in leadership including cross‑functional operations leadership.
• Preferred: An understanding of key technical services deliverables such as Tech Transfer, Process Monitoring, Process Validation, On‑going Process Verification.
• Preferred: An understanding of normal process variability (expected) and special cause variability.

• Normal workday: 8 hour days – Monday through Friday.
• Must be flexible to attend meetings or support off‑shifts as necessary.
• Some US and OUS travel may be required.