Associate Director - Joint Process Team

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: January 17, 2026

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. Overview: At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. Outline of Role: Associate Director, Joint Process Team (JPT) is responsible for leading a cross functional team comprised of both Lilly and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Contract Manufacturer representatives as part of the API External Manufacturing (API EM) site. This role is hosted at the Kinsale, Ireland site and reports into the Sr. Director - External API Manufacturing Operations (who is also located at the Kinsale site). The Associate Director, JPT is the key business relationship owner with the of Contract Manufacturer and is required to build & leverage relationships at all levels to ensure projects and materials are delivered on time and within downstream customer expectations. The Associate Director, JPT will partner with Lilly’s Process Research & Development group on commercialization (technology transfer, process validation and regulatory approval) of Lilly’s exciting leading pipeline and will be a member of the Flow Team and Extended Site Lead Team. Key Responsibilities: Lead cross-functional Joint Process Teams to develop and achieve strategically aligned objectives (related to safety, quality, reliable supply and technology transfer) at the Contract Manufacturer Lead internal process teams (IPTs) to enable successful completion of joint Lilly- Contract Manufacturer objectives Successfully facilitate and champion quality, technical, and regulatory compliance at the Contract Manufacturer Oversee production, batch release and shipment/supply chain schedules to ensure reliable supply Facilitate Joint Steering Committee (JSC) meeting agendas with significant issues escalating from the JPT and strategic topics that require alignment from both Lilly and the Contract Manufacturer Accountable for Contract Manufacturer performance metrics in line with Lilly’s Global Contract Manufacturing Standards Liaise with senior management levels in Manufacturing, Quality, Development and commercial Business Units as required Make regular visits to Contract Manufacturers to increase awareness of operations and maintain working relationships Partner with Global Procurement and Manufacturing Strategy on due diligence and sourcing activities Key Attributes: Business Knowledge: Relevant experience in the business and demonstrated performance in delivery. Looks at better, simpler ways, takes initiative and will run proactively with actions. Demonstrated self-management, prioritisation and organisational skills. Learning Agility and Curiosity: High learning agility and flexibility, and ability to deal with ambiguity and uncertainty. Demonstrated ability to identify and prioritize problems, develop and implement solutions. Positive Influence: Demonstrated ability to address issues as they arise and take action in a positive collaborative manner. Trusted in the team to follow through on actions. Is interested in own performance and seeks feedback to improve. Relationship Builder: Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain relationships across all levels in the organisation and externally. Demonstrated ability to listen and understand individual perspectives. Ability to Lead People: Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate in a team environment and a strong interest and passion for leading people. Demonstrated ability to influence peers and across functions. Communication: Demonstrated strong communication skills, written and oral in 1:1 and group situations. Decision Making: Demonstrated ability to be decisive and make well informed decisions for the benefit of the team. Demonstrated ability to collate required information and ask the appropriate questions of peers to get to the best solution. Educational Requirements: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific or engineering discipline Additional skills/preferences: 5 Years of API Manufacturing experience supporting API production operations and/or technology transfer 2 years of demonstrated leadership and/or mentorship experience is strongly desirable Ability to externally represent Lilly in a positive, professional and ethical manner 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 $127,500 - $187,000 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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