Senior Director, Global Process Automation and Controls, Engineering Technology Center

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: July 6, 2025

Job Description:

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. The Global Process Automation and Control Engineering (GPACE) function within the Engineering Tech Center is primarily responsible for providing automation tools and services that help customers develop, design, deliver, and optimize their manufacturing and process control. In addition, GPACE champions the automation engineering discipline across manufacturing by providing global discipline leadership, training, shared learning opportunities, standards, access to tools, and technology support. This team supports Lilly’s primary manufacturing sites, Global Facilities Delivery, MQ IT, Global Quality, Development (parenteral and clinical trials) sites and External Manufacturing partners. The GPACE organization collaborates on M&Q IT for architecture consultation and support, global information & plant floor data solutions, and implementation of cyber security programs. The Senior Director position has overall responsibility for the supervision, performance, and development of employees, the quality of the results, cGMP compliance and productivity improvement, and overall customer service. The GPACE Senior Director oversees the area's workload, customer communications, coordination with 3rd party suppliers, technical issue resolution, and regulatory compliance. It is expected that this role will support the Parenteral Device Network (PDN) and the sites within this network globally. The role will also collaborate with internal functions for project delivery, strategic partnerships and third-party support. Key Objectives/Deliverables: Lead the Performance Management process by overseeing development of employee PM plans; conduct interim and final reviews; Coach, develop, and provide feedback to members of the team; Support diversity in recruiting and development of team members. Lead recognition, base pay, and promotion decisions. Lead talent assessments and succession planning. Collaborate with peer groups and manufacturing sites for development opportunities and succession planning. Lead short- and long-term business and strategic planning. Safety and Compliance - Provide leadership for the development and implementation of ETC Quality Plan; Ensure personal and team compliance with all applicable regulatory and corporate policy requirements; Ensure appropriate safety practices and procedures are in place and are followed to prevent injuries. Customer Service - Plan and manage overall workload and resources to meet customer requirements; Maintain close partnership with key manufacturing customers. Successfully partner with manufacturing and other peer groups to deliver automation solutions and platforms. Manage Disciplines/Technical Excellence – Understand the state of the discipline and develop strategies for both people and processes to close gaps. Support the development and maintenance of engineering requirements (Standards, Patterns, Master Specifications), best practices and technical reports. Lead and support the automation design and delivery for major Capital projects and key global initiatives in the Parenteral Device Network. Lead and support communities of practices and learning forums for the automation community. Lead and own global initiatives and life cycle management programs for the vial, cartridge and syringe platforms. Lead and support network functional initiatives including Global Parenteral and Global Cartridge Programs Collaborate with Corporate MQ IT to implement a comprehensive Cyber Security Strategy for Manufacturing and Development. Own key supplier relationships to develop a strategic technical roadmap and plan for life cycle management. Basic Requirements: Bachelor's in engineering or related science field 8 years' experience with automation, including 3 years of previous supervisory experience of engineering, or manufacturing 3 years' experience in cGMP manufacturing Preference: Effective people and team leadership; understanding of cGMPs in a manufacturing setting; outstanding communication (written and oral) skills; knowledge of corporate quality policies; process/control systems thinking. Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response. 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. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups. 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. WeAreLilly

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