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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.

Position Brand Description:

The Indianapolis API site has a long legacy of operating with technical excellence while producing lifesaving medicines for many decades. We are currently executing a complex modernization and transformation effort across the site that includes a strong analytical agenda. We are seeking a talented individual that can provide leadership to inspire people and drive Operational Excellence in the laboratories.

The Quality Control (QC) Associate Director (AD) is responsible for leading leaders and teams of analysts to deliver test results within sample turn-around times while maintaining high safety and quality standards. The QC AD must work cross-functionally with partners in Technical Services, manufacturing and Quality Assurance.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

Business Support

+ Implement and sustain Operational Excellence within the laboratory.

+ Ensure that resourcing is appropriate to meet business requirements.

+ Ensure that all laboratory operations are in compliance with the applicable procedures and standards.

+ Provide leadership for the development, implementation and execution of quality systems.

+ Define and monitor productivity and continuous improvement opportunities.

+ Assist in business plan development and execution.

+ Ensure safety programs are maintained for the laboratory.

+ Provide leadership for investigations, including ensuring implementation of robust corrective and preventative actions.

Inspection Support

+ Define and maintain inspection readiness activities.

+ Interact with regulatory agencies during GMP inspections as appropriate.

Personnel Development

+ Recruit and retain an effective, diverse staff.

+ Develop a staffing model for each laboratory.

+ Supervise/coach/develop personnel, including leaders within reporting structure.

+ Facilitate the performance management process.

+ Ensure an inclusive environment.

Basic Requirements:

+ Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a Scientific Discipline.

+ Minimum 3 years' experience in GMP laboratory.

Additional Preferences:

+ Previous supervisory experience.

+ Experience in Lean implementation.

+ Strong written and oral communication skills.

+ Demonstrated leadership skills (decision making, prioritization, mentoring, problem solving, conflict resolution).

+ Knowledge of computer applications for laboratories.

Other Information:

+ This position requires onsite presence.

+ Must complete Learning Plan for a Associate Director – QC – IAPI.

+ Available to provide 24 hour support.

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

$123,000 - $180,400

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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