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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

$63,000 - $162,800

Organization 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.

Delivery Device and Connected Solutions (DDCS) and Indianapolis Device Manufacturing (IDM) are responsible for the development, commercialization, manufacture, and global technical stewardship of delivery devices used to administer many of the therapeutics in Lilly's portfolio. 

The QA Representative - Contract Manufacturing provides oversight and support to contract manufacturing operations of medical devices and combination products. The primary responsibility is to oversee the quality of the components, sub-assemblies and finished devices manufactured at the Contract Manufacturers (CM) and supplied to Internal Lilly sites. The Quality Assurance Representative provides assistance and guidance on deviation investigations, CAPA, change control, batch release, equipment qualification, process validation, audits, complaints, design verification, and design validation.

Responsibilities:

Ensure that components, sub-assemblies and finished devices has been manufactured and released in compliance with cGMPsEvaluate if products manufactured at the CM meet requirements for batch releasePerform IDM Batch Release process as requested by managementReview/approve GMP documents for CMs process manufacturing including: protocols, technical reports, deviations, change controls, inspection procedures and specifications, sampling plans, sort/rework procedures and validation packagesEnsure that Root Cause Investigations (RCIs) are complete, corrective or preventive actions are taken, and effectiveness checks are appropriate to address quality related issues at IDM and CMsProvide data (inputs) for management review, monthly metrics, quarterly business reviews, site compliance reporting, and post-launch risk management reportingParticipate in Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)Initiate and support continuous improvement projectsAssist with internal audits and supplier audits and maintain supplier management requirementsSupport molding and non-molded part validation at CMsSupport design verification activitiesManage CM Quality Agreements and Quality Plans; ensure the expectations are monitored and met at the CMParticipate on joint process teamsMaintain knowledge and application of CM QMS to enable quicker, risk-based decisions relative to product qualityCoordinate process and design changes with assembly sitesVerify effectiveness activities

Basic Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years industry related experience which may include Quality, Technical Services, LRL Product Development, and/or Manufacturing of medical devicesBachelor’s Degree in engineering or science related fields

Additional Skills/Preferences:

Experience working with contract manufacturers and suppliers to partner and influence the quality mindsetKnowledge of global medical devices and combination product regulations (e.g. 21CFR820, 21CFR Part 4, Part 11, ISO 13485, ISO 11608, Canadian MDR, EU Medical Devices Directive/Regulation, JPAL, TGA, ANVISA)Knowledge of Quality System elements and their application in a manufacturing environmentExperience with plastic molding/assembly operationsExperience with Outlook, Microsoft applications, Trackwise, Veeva, SAP, Darwin, and Master ControlEffective communication, interpersonal, and networking skillSelf-management skillsStrong attention to detailAbility to work as part of a matrixed teamProblem solving skillsMeets commitments and deadlinesAbility to multi-task and manage competing prioritiesStrong technical writing skills and proficiency in technical review of documentsStrong organizational, time management and planning skills

Additional Information:

US and OUS travel may be required (25-50%)

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Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ + Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups.

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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