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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

$64,500 - $140,800

The Senior Operations Associate will report to the Formulation/Material Preparation Operations Manager.  The Senior Operations Associate will be responsible for providing leadership within the area’s process team, managing projects and process improvements, acting, as a liaison between operations and multiple functional groups to support event management, change controls, etc.  The Senior Operations Associate will lead investigations and drive implementation of actions associated with deviations.

The Senior Operations Associate is responsible the daily performance management of the process team. This individual must ensure a cross functional collaboration between operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, and maintenance.  The Senior Operations Associate will establish and hold the process team accountable for key metrics and deliverables to ensure the process is meeting expectations and actioning improvements for the process. Strict adherence to safety and quality rules and procedures is required.  

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

Support Site Leadership to build a capable site organization by delivering area operational procedures, quality processes and controls for the Parenteral Manufacturing areas.Monitor and build a strong safety cultureEnsure consistency of operations across shifts through active engagement on the shop floor and through Gemba walks and Practice vs. Procedure evaluations.Participates and/or lead cross functional teams in the development and implementation of strategies associated with the area for the following initiatives: Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Failure Modes Effect Analysis (FMEA), and operational readiness.Understand and influence the manufacturing control strategy for their area.Lead and facilitate start up activities regarding site operational readiness for the Parenteral portion of the business.Lead area tours to support business reviews and / or regulatory auditsTrained as a Lead InvestigatorAct as the primary investigator for the process team deviationsDevelopment and monitoring of metrics for the areaAid in issue resolution, batch/product approvals, and production schedule execution.Lead specific activities of the process teams.Potential back-up of Manager

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Biological, or Mechanical)Experience: 2 to 5 years Operations or Manufacturing Support in PharmaceuticalsQualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.

Preferred Attributes:

Previous experience in facility/area start-up environmentsPrevious experience in aseptic processingCareer interests in Operations LeadershipCertified Six Sigma Green/Black BeltDirect experience in protocol generation/execution and authoring specifications related to equipment parametersResponsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely, and accountable for supporting all HSE GoalsUnderstanding of basic requirements of regulatory agencies such as the FDA, EMEA, DEKRA, and OSHA.Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skillsAbility to travel up to 100% during Asset Delivery and technical transfer.  Then < 10% after site startupPrevious experience in operations or directly supporting aseptic operations.Ability to work in a controlled environment (classified and non-classified) which requires specific company provided gowning.Experience with root cause analysis, technical writing / authoring investigationsKnowledge of lean manufacturing principles and conceptsAdvance computer skills are required (Data Analysis – run charts, pareto charts, pivot tables).Strong organizational skills and ability to handle and prioritize multiple requests.Strong technical aptitude and ability to train and mentor others.

Additional Information:

The position is for the Lilly Research Triangle Park site.Position may require a short duration assignment of 1- 3 months in Indianapolis, IN to establish specific device knowledge, establish global contacts, and provide production support. Additionally, this position may require short (less than 1 month) international travel to support operational readiness.Ability to wear safety equipment (safety glasses, safety shoes, protective gloves etc.)

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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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