Tech@Lilly – Associate Director, Project Lead

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.

At Lilly in Germany, we are currently planning and building a high-tech production facility in Alzey (Rhineland-Palatinate), which will expand our production of injectable drugs from 2027 and employ up to 1,000 specialists. To make the most of our innovative production site, we are looking for motivated reinforcements who, together with us, will ensure the supply of Lilly medicines in Germany, Europe, and worldwide, in line with the three Lilly values of "Excellence," "Integrity," and "Respect for People."

Responsibilities:

Alzey Tech @ Lilly team is going to deploy the full systems architecture to prepare the site operational readiness rump up ; the person taking this role will be responsible to coordinate finalization of the Tech @ Lilly Project lead for the site and organize its deployment ensuring local and global Tech @ Lilly and other functions  resources availability, in collaboration with other members of the Alzey Senior Director staff and local MQ leadership.

As a member of the Alzey Tech @ Lilly  team, this role will project manage all major initiatives/multi years programs impacting Supply Chain, Logistics, Manufacturing and Finance business processes.

The role will be responsible for all aspects of project management, including the assurance of alignment with the other related workstreams and global project teams. The role will report to the Alzey Senior Director.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

• Ensure the execution of the assigned portfolio of programs and/or projects
• Provide significant insights into project progression, flexible and repeatable processes, standards and tools; critical chain and agile services to our business partners that are fit for purpose.
• Clearly define effective and efficient large, multi-year program management practices to be utilized by the teams, and the processes that focus on integrating and managing program activity to achieve program goals.
• Optimize processes for scope, time, cost, and quality, and work with the local and global functions leaders to develop action plans to achieve objectives.
• Ensure alignment between business partners, the implementation teams, and vendors to ensure program strategy is understood by key stakeholders
• Participate in the continuous development, improvement, verification, and enforcement of policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines to ensure efficient and effective operational practices.
• Execute the program plan and workstream portfolio to meet business and IT commitments under significant constraints (resource, organizational, financial, etc.)
• Manage program to help tell “the story” through value articulation and metrics reporting
• Ensure alignment with connected workstreams to understand, communicate, and act on dependencies. Act as an escalation point for assigned workstream and manage multiple, conflicting priorities
• Facilitate and/or participate in team meetings by working with the teams to develop, update, and communicate value and status information to teams and management

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• 3-5 years’ experience leading IT global programs and projects as a Project Manager/Technical SME
• Manufacturing IT systems knowledge
• Experience with IT audits, compliance assessments, and remediation activities, including addressing findings and implementing corrective actions.
• Proficient in project management methodologies, such as Agile or Waterfall, to effectively plan, execute, and deliver implementation projects.
• Knowledge of data management principles, including data validation, transformation, migration, and reporting.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, including senior management, department heads, and end-users.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements in GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), such as FDA regulations for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve technical issues related to MES systems, configurations, or integrations.
• Proven leadership abilities to lead cross-functional teams, assign tasks, manage priorities, and foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Experience mentoring and developing team members, promoting their growth and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Understanding of cybersecurity concepts and best practices related to MES technologies.

·       Adaptability and flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Proficiency in German and strong English language skills
• On-site presence required

What can you look forward to with us?

• Pioneering spirit: Become part of a team of specialized professionals that will grow to up to 1,000 colleagues over the next three years.
• Innovation: You will work in a medical high-tech production facility equipped with the most advanced technology.
• Creative freedom: From the beginning, you will have the freedom to contribute your ideas and implement them in cross-functional teams.
• Development: We value the individual career development of our employees and ensure fair access to professional development worldwide through our "Lilly University."
• Financial benefits: In addition to your attractive salary, we offer you the option of an excellent company pension plan and other individual benefits.

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