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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

$122,250 - $179,300

Organizational Overview:

The Dry Products External Manufacturing organization provides global oversight to external contract manufacturing network.

Responsibilities

The Dry Products External Manufacturing (Dry-EM) Supply Chain Network & Launch Leader is responsible for supervising the Dry-EM Supply Chain team and providing Launch Leader support to external Dry Network contract partners.  They will participate in the development and implementation of manufacturing strategies, capacity management projects, and launch of new products for Dry EM.  The Supply Chain Launch Leader will represent Dry EM in discussions with external groups (e.g., corporate supply chain, other network sites, sales, and marketing affiliates, etc.) through various forums and meetings to support development of Dry EM and Network plans.  The Supply Chain Launch Leader will also be required to lead or participate in special projects in support of the Dry EM Supply Chain and Commercialization processes.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

Dry EM Product Launch Leader

Develop and propose manufacturing strategies related to Parenteral, Dry or Device products.Manage Dry EM product portfolios related to launch of new products and supply chains: capture and pursue business opportunities / challenges.Influence and provide support for Dry EM Business and Long-Range Plans.Support Dry EM and Global S & OP processes.Introduction and deletion of products and portfolio changes.Member of Dry EM Commercialization project teams and governance forums.Serve as a Dry EM SME for supply chain projects and support enhancements to Supply capabilities. Establish and maintain key relationships across supply chain functions at sites, central groups (e.g. Global Supply Chain, SAP teams, Logistics, IHL, ELEXSA).Assist in special projects or improvement opportunities as identified.Support Commercialization Projects as appropriate across Lilly network.

Dry EM Supply Chain Team Supervisor

Lead and inspire the Dry EM supply chain team to collaborate with contract partners to plan and execute reliable supplyChampion contract partner & Lilly requirements in continuous improvement of the Lilly end to end supply chainSupport team through day-to-day activities, career development and HR people processesEngage as a cross-functional leader with the Dry-EM manufacturing leadership team

Relationships:

Contract Manufacturing leadership and functions.A part of Global Supply Chain Network Planning extended leadership teamAll relevant functions at the Lilly Manufacturing Networks (such as M&Q central functions, Product Development and Regulatory Affairs).Dry EM and Lilly External Manufacturing teams (API, Dry Products, Central Functions).

Basic Qualifications

Education:Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in the fields of STEM or Business or Operations.Experience:8-10 yrs experience of working in Supply Chain roles preferably with Product Launch experience.Experience leading and influencing

Skills:Ability to establish effective relationships internally and externally to Lilly and to represent Eli Lilly’s mission, policies, and practices in a positive, professional, and ethical manner.Ability to communicate and influence effectively across functional groupsBroad functional expertise and knowledge of Manufacturing, industry practices and applicable standards and regulations.A demonstrated understanding of management systems and their application to business processes within an organization.Demonstrated ability to develop and successfully implement strategies for process optimization initiatives.Ability to work in a global environment.Capability to prioritize and multi-task effectively.Strategic thinking and capability

Additional Skills/ Preferences

Pharma Experience with API, Parenteral Products, Dry Products, or Devices.Demonstrated Project Management skills.

Additional Information

Travel up to 15%.

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared.  The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job description. For GMP purposes, the job description should be updated for significant changes.  As always, you should consult with your supervisor regarding your actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the position.

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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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