Associate Director - IT Systems Program Manager

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.

Lilly is entering an exciting period of growth, and we are committed to delivering innovative medicines to patients around the world. Lilly is investing to create several new state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing sites. These brand‑new facilities will utilize the latest technology for API Manufacturing and will include several platforms including Peptides, Small Molecules, Bio Conjugates and Oligonucleotides Drug Substance Manufacturing. This is an exciting once‑in‑a‑lifetime opportunity to help build and operate a new site.

These new API sites will be built using the latest high‑tech equipment, advanced highly integrated and automated manufacturing systems, and have a focus on minimizing the impact to our environment.

You will be part of Tech@Lilly MQ (Manufacturing and Quality), an organization that drives manufacturing operational excellence and productivity efforts through utilization of technology. Tech@Lilly MQ strives to enable the making of medicine “with safety first and quality always”.

The Program Manager for MQ Tech@Lilly will play a crucial role in overseeing and aligning multiple programs to ensure they meet their intended objectives, timelines, budgets and impacts. This role requires a deep understanding of each program’s goals and how they connect with others across the portfolio. Additionally, identifies interdependencies and ensures seamless integration between various initiatives. By proactively managing potential risks, cross‑connections, and resource exchanges, they drive cohesive execution across the organization, balancing strategic priorities with practical deliverables to maximize value.

This position is vital for ensuring all programs are aligned with the overall Strategy for New API facilities and deliver desired outcomes efficiently and within budget. The Program Manager will also have an active participation in driving business and strategic financial plan conversations related to programs/projects for new API facilities.

• Program Management:
  Lead and manage large‑scale programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Release Train Engineering:
  Oversee the release train process, coordinating with various teams to ensure timely and efficient delivery of products and services.
• Determine when to apply Agile and/or Waterfall techniques to manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables effectively.
• GxP Compliance:
  Ensure all projects adhere to GxP standards, maintaining the highest levels of quality and regulatory compliance.
• Stakeholder Management:
  Engage with stakeholders at all levels, providing clear communication and regular updates on program status.
• Risk Management:
  
  Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure program success.
• Resource Allocation:
  Effectively allocate resources across projects to optimize productivity and performance.
• Reporting:
  Generate and present comprehensive reports on program progress, performance metrics, and outcomes.
• Must have a strong business understanding and demonstrated business learning agility e.g. manufacturing processes, lab processes, engineering standards.
• Must have strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Must be able to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders and influence decision making at senior leadership level.
• Must be able to stay up‑to‑date with new technologies and evaluate which ones are best suited for the organization’s needs.
• Develop an in‑depth…