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Organization Description:
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.

Responsibilities:
The Laboratory Sr. Manager - Network TSMS will lead a technical staff within the TSMS – E.coli and Peptide Network. They will provide guidance on time management, development opportunities, and priorities for direct reports to support laboratory operations.  Key position responsibility, in addition to leading the team, is to address technical challenges, execute and align area work to meet area / platform deliverables, collaborate cross functionally to drive instrument uptime and adherence to preventative maintenance plans. Ensure associated documentation adheres to Quality, Data Integrity, and Regulatory standards and is completed and approved within designated timelines. First point of escalation in the event of laboratory issues and schedule changes. Work with peer leadership in a positive fashion to deliver on business plan and compliance objectives. The Laboratory Sr. Manager will be responsible for the supervision and leadership of 7 to 9 direct reports. Frequent direct floor supervision and conflict resolution in classified and non-classified areas may be required. The position requires knowledge of cGMPs, contamination control strategies and risk assessments, equipment commissioning and qualification activities, and applicable global regulatory manufacturing and laboratory guidance.

Leading/mentoring a technical staff and understanding of either protein chemistry or cell banking as it relates to API manufacturing.

Time management skills to assist in the productive completion of daily activities, implementation of technical projects and balance new technical priorities. Provide guidance on time management and priorities for direct reports. 

Facilitate Performance Management and assist in employee career development plans.

Proactively manage the day-to-day activities of the laboratory and resolve safety issues.

Assist with oversight of laboratory assets, including C&Q of new equipment, long term capital planning, and maintenance coordination.

Provide technical understanding of the regulations applicable to laboratory testing and method development for use in cGMP purposes.

Maintain laboratory inspection readiness and ensure compliance with HSE standards, and other regulatory commitments.

Work with peer leadership in a positive fashion to deliver on functional technical objectives, specific business plan objectives, and quality objectives.

Basic Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in scientific disciplines of Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

Minimum 3 years of experience supporting Chemical or Pharmaceutical Development, Regulatory Sciences, or cGMP manufacturing (specifically within Quality Control, TSMS, or Quality Assurance).

Additional Skills/Preferences:

Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills that demonstrate an ability to effectively communicate and network with all multiple levels of the organization.

Solid understanding of basic requirements of regulatory agencies such as the FDA and OSHA. 

Previous experience with deviation and change management systems including Trackwise.

Additional Information:

Must complete Learning Plan for Laboratory Sr. Manager – Network TSMS

Tasks require entering laboratory areas which require wearing appropriate PPE.

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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

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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