Senior Manager, Parenteral Operations (Nights)

Position Overview The Senior Manager, Parenteral Operations (Nights) will support staffing, training, and leadership of the parenteral group during asset delivery, process development, operations readiness, start‑up, and validation. The role serves as the primary leadership point of contact for the parenteral area during night shifts and will later support annual production goals. The position includes direct line supervision of supervisors and dotted line oversight of other parenteral supervisors. It offers opportunities to grow into future leadership and technical roles. Key Objectives / Deliverables Integrity Lead by example with a safety‑first, quality‑always mindset and exercise "Stop Work Authority" when unsafe or product‑impacting situations arise. Lead and conduct area deviation and corrective action discussions with cross‑functional teams (Engineering, Maintenance, Technical Services/Manufacturing Sciences, Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental). Present operations investigations and procedures to regulatory agencies and act as a subject‑matter expert for related inspections, tours, and discussions. Excellence Ensure consistency of operations across shifts through active shop‑floor engagement, Gemba walks, and practice‑vs‑procedure evaluations. Maintain and communicate metrics to measure performance against business objectives and implement continuous improvement. Participate in the development and implementation of strategies centered on continuous improvement, RCA, FMEA, and operational standards for supply‑chain excellence. Understand and influence the manufacturing control strategy for the area. Respect for People Support Site Leadership to build a diverse and capable organization while delivering area operational procedures, quality processes, and controls. Oversee a workforce of approximately 5–20 individuals, providing leadership and developing objectives to deliver business‑plan goals related to production volumes, finances, safety, quality, stewardship, and people. Act as a secondary contact for other areas such as Production Planning, HR, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Environmental/Safety. Requirements (Education, Experience, Training) Education, Experience, and Capabilities Bachelor’s degree in a STEM or pharmaceutical‑related field. At least two (2) years working in the pharmaceutical industry. Previous management or leadership experience, including leading or working effectively with cross‑functional teams. Solid understanding of regulatory requirements (FDA, EMEA, DEKRA, OSHA). Eligible to work full‑time in the United States; sponsorship for work authorization is not provided. Time Commitments, Environment, and Work Authorization Wearing safety equipment as required. Commitment to 40 hours per week with overtime and flexibility to work off‑shift to meet objectives. Frequent domestic business trips with potential international travel (up to ~20% of the year). Excellence in interpersonal, electronic, written, and oral communication. Strong technical aptitude with ability to train and mentor others. Preferred Attributes But Not Required 3+ years in manufacturing/operations with 2+ years in a supervisory role. Experience with cGMP standards and FDA guidelines. Understanding of aseptic filling, single‑use assemblies, isolator technology, automated/ semi‑automated inspection. Experience creating SOPs, work instructions, and training documentation. Knowledge of equipment & facility design documentation reviews, start‑up, qualification and process validation. Experience with manufacturing execution systems and electronic batch release. Familiarity with automated storage/retrieval systems and AGVs. Lean, six‑sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies. Use of documentation, deviation and change management systems (Trackwise, Veeva, QualityDocs, Kneat). Compensation Actual compensation will depend on education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated annual salary range is $99,000 – $145,200. Full‑time employees may be eligible for a company bonus based on performance. Benefits Eligible employees participate in a comprehensive benefits program, including a company‑sponsored 401(k), pension, vacation benefits, medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, flexible benefits (healthcare, dependent day‑care flexible spending accounts), life and death insurance, time‑off and leave of absence benefits, and well‑being benefits such as an employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr