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Organization Overview: 

Product Research and Development (PRD) quality assurance (QA) supports the delivery of the Lilly pipeline by providing oversight of the manufacturing, packaging, and distribution of the medicines needed for clinical trials (CT). The CT Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) team is responsible for the oversight of CT manufacturing executed internally within the K360 pilot plant located in Indianapolis at LTCN and at partner sites across the globe.

Responsibilities:

As the QA Associate Director, you will lead a team that provides oversight and executes batch release processes for all API used for clinical trials.  The API includes biologics and chemically synthesized molecules (traditional small molecules, peptides, etc.) manufactured internally in the K360 clinical trial pilot plant, by intracompany partners (e.g. Kinsale, Branchburg, IAPI), and externally by collaboration partners (CPs).  You will manage the department’s workload, conduct performance planning, and coach employees.  You will also ensure API/drug substance manufacturing is carried out in a compliant manner in accordance with current Quality Standards, Quality Agreements, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).  Additional specific responsibilities include:

Ensure appropriate quality systems are in place and the roles and responsibilities of the quality unit are carried out for CT API manufacturing.Provide direction for day-to-day activities and decisions associated with the manufacturing of CT API, escalating when appropriate.Review and approve GMP documentation including deviations, changes, procedures, and training.Ensure a self-inspection program is in place and participate in internal and external audits.Influence cross-functional manufacturing groups to maintain and improve the quality system.Foster an inclusive environment where continuous improvement and innovative ideas are implemented.Manage relationships with multiple manufacturing partners across the globe including through in-person visits.

Basic Requirements: 

Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, engineering, pharmacy, or science-related fieldAt least 5 years’ experience supporting cGMP manufacturing (QA, TSMS, operations, engineering, auditing, etc.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

Demonstrated interpersonal skillsPrevious experience supporting cGMP API/drug substance manufacturing (QA, TSMS, operations, engineering, auditing, etc.)Proven ability to lead a team and develop employeesProficient in influencing complaint/deviation/change authors via both verbal and written feedbackProven ability to envision and oversee implementation of continuous improvementsPrevious QA experiencePrevious audit experiencePrevious experience working with external partiesProficient with data collection/analysis systems (e.g. SQL, Python, Power Automate, Tableau, PowerBI, etc.)

Additional Information:

On-site, day shift position located in Indianapolis (LTCN) with expectation of 3 days per week on-site but flexibility given to the days.  After hour support may be required depending on CP/business needPosition leads a team based in IndianapolisOccasional travel (<10%) will be required for collaboration partner oversight, training, conferences, etc.

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

$118,500 - $173,800

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.

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