Senior Program Director - Virginia - GFD

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life‑changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. The Global Facilities Delivery (GFD) Organization, part of Corporate Engineering, delivers new and renovated capital assets around the world. Our mission is accomplished through a highly leveraged organization of design, construction, and qualification contractors. Many of the assets delivered focus on medical innovation and delivering innovative solutions to patients. Some of the assets delivered will expand the supply of existing medicines or strengthen the supply chain. Key Objectives / Deliverables Project Management: Lead and manage teams to deliver large programs of at least $1BN USD or more in capital assets that are highly business‑critical in nature. These teams will consist of both Lilly and Non‑Lilly professionals, working to safely achieve project objectives from front‑end planning (conceptual design) in a Brownfield or Greenfield site through operational qualification (cradle to grave). Project objectives are defined as delivering asset capability or capacity with safety, cost, schedule, and quality assurance. Interface/Communication: Ability to lead from a regional distance from corporate headquarters while developing and maintaining effective communication with GFD leadership, the project team, governance teams, business partners, and other stakeholders. Facilitate issue resolution, anticipate scope changes, and implement project work safely with quality, speed, and value. Compliance: Lead with a disciplined, structured approach to project management based on compliance with Company Policies and Procedures. Safety/Environment: Develop and maintain safety and environmental execution plans for projects. Ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies, procedures, and work rules for project personnel, contractors, and subcontractors from conceptual design through operational verification. Minimum Requirements Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a technical related field (i.e. project management). Minimum of 15+ years previous experience in capital project delivery in industrial or manufacturing facilities (preferably leading projects/multiple projects >$100MM in size). Previous experience managing greenfield projects. Willingness to relocate and/or travel to locations outside of home state/country. Additional Preferences Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience. Capital Project Management Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities such as: Bulk API, sterile products, secondary packaging, devices, and to a lesser extent, lab projects. Experience in the following areas: GMP manufacturing, LEAN, automation, construction, construction quality, project controls, the engineering disciplines, safety, and scheduling. The capacity to achieve results and influence through people. Demonstrated ability to work from long distances with little supervision. Must exhibit a good sense of judgment in decision making, without the need for management approval, while at the same time keeping management informed and engaged on critical issues. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to influence personnel and organizations without having direct administrative responsibility for them. Competency in a foreign language(s). Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent technical certification. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Experience in working and/or living outside the U.S. Demonstrated willingness to embrace the concept of continuous improvement and be an agent for change. Additional Information International travel is likely in this role and may include weekends and multi‑week stays (15% to 30% travel, domestic and international). The position will require full relocation to the project location at a later date, as it does require onsite presence. This requisition is part of an Ai Candidate Skills Matching Pilot, Candidates dispositioned as “RESUME NOT REVIEWED” have not been reviewed by a human, however AI has been used to prioritize candidates for review based on how closely their skillset matches up to the skills needed for the role. We provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities to ensure equal opportunities to apply. If you require assistance, please fill out an accommodation request form for further assistance. Note that requests are part of the application process and other correspondence will not receive a response. 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. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $159,000 - $233,200. Full‑time equivalent employees will also 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Initial Therapeutics, Inc.