Plant Quality Leader

At Lilly, you will have the opportunity to unite caring with discovery to make a positive impact on people's lives worldwide. As a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, we are dedicated to bringing life-changing medicines to those in need, advancing the understanding and management of diseases, and contributing to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. Our priority is to put people first and strive to make a difference in the world. As the Plant Quality Leader in Indianapolis Parenteral Manufacturing, you will play a crucial role in leading the quality assurance organization within one of our plants. Your responsibilities will include overseeing and developing the QA team, ensuring compliance with all cGMP procedures, policies, and guidelines, supporting issue resolution, and making decisions related to product quality. By working collaboratively across functions, you will lead the plant in achieving key initiatives, meeting business objectives, and fostering a culture of safety, quality, and compliance. Key Objectives / Deliverables: Team and Personnel Development: You will be involved in Human Resource Development, Human Resource Planning, and Performance Management for your direct reports, as well as recruiting new talent and enhancing team capabilities. Your role will also involve supporting safety, quality, and compliance initiatives and promoting a culture of excellence within the site. Plant Leadership: You will be responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, ensuring compliance with HSE Corporate and Site Goals, and supporting the plant business plan to ensure a reliable supply of quality medicine. Additionally, you will actively participate in various plant and site governance instances, serve as a communication conduit, and collaborate with other Lilly sites for shared learning and best practices. Plant Quality and Compliance Oversight: Your role will involve making critical business decisions that consider quality, compliance, and business aspects. You will manage the Site Quality Plan, maintain technical and compliance consistency, ensure inspection readiness, and provide guidance on investigations and compliance gaps. Your responsibilities will also include approving technical and quality documents and overseeing manufacturing operations within your plant. Basic Requirements: To qualify for this position, you should have a BSc or MSc in a scientific or technical field such as chemistry, biology, microbiology, pharmacy, engineering, or a related discipline. You should also have a minimum of 8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with demonstrated leadership experience. Additional Skills / Preferences: Knowledge of cGMP, external Regulations, and Lilly Quality Systems is essential. Experience in Production, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Technical Services, Regulatory, or Administration is desirable. Strong influencing, interpersonal, and teamwork skills are required, along with excellent communication and organizational abilities. Self-motivation and a commitment to fostering a fair and equitable work environment are also important. Other Information: This position may require overtime and off-shift availability to address operational issues. As the role involves working in various areas within the Parenteral Plant, candidates should consider mobility requirements and exposure to allergens. Some travel, both domestic and international, may be necessary. At Lilly, we are committed to promoting equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to apply for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form for assistance. Our employee resource groups offer strong support networks and are open to all employees, providing opportunities for personal and professional development. Compensation for this position will be based on education, experience, skills, and location, with an anticipated wage range of $151,500 - $222,200. Full-time employees will also be eligible for a company bonus, comprehensive benefits program, and various well-being benefits. Lilly reserves the right to adjust its compensation and benefit programs at its discretion. Join us at Lilly and be part of a team dedicated to making a difference in the world.,