Associate Director - TSMS (Oligonucleotides)

Overview The TS/MS Associate Director is responsible for leading and mentoring a technical staff in cGMP API commercial manufacturing. The role manages routine production support while implementing technical projects and process optimizations, ensuring compliance with cGMPs and regulatory guidance. Responsibilities Maintain a safe work environment and lead safety initiatives aligned with HSE Corporate and Site Goals. Hire, manage, and grow a team of scientists supporting technology transfer, process validation, manufacturing operations, and continuous improvement. Perform hiring, performance management, and development of staff. Partner within TSMS and across functional disciplines to influence and implement the technical agenda, site business plan objectives, and GMP Quality Plan objectives. Ensure adequate oversight and technical excellence for investigations and complaints. Provide technical review and approval for site quality documents, plans, regulatory submissions, validation-related documents, and studies. Interact with regulators, customers, and external stakeholders on business issues or in support of internal and external agency audits. Define strategic direction and provide oversight for setting the technical agenda to improve process capability, control, yield, and productivity for all products within the site portfolio. Network globally to share best practices, rationale, and control strategies to ensure harmonization and alignment between sites. Basic Requirements Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biochemical Engineering or related science field. 5+ years of cGMP commercial API manufacturing experience in Technical Services or associated disciplines such as Manufacturing, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Advanced Project Management, Development, Regulatory Sciences, or Engineering. Additional Preferences Experience in small molecule, peptide, or oligonucleotide manufacturing. Technical leadership, administrative, and organizational skills. Proficiency in delivering highly complex tasks and/or cross‑functional projects. Demonstrated project management skills and ability to coordinate complex projects. Strong analytical and quantitative problem‑solving skills. Ability to communicate and influence effectively across functional groups and stakeholders. Strategic thinking and ability to balance short‑term needs with long‑term business evolution. Demonstrated ability to learn and apply technical/scientific knowledge. Other Information Occasional travel required (5–10%). Required to be working onsite. Required to be on call. Shift work may apply. Compensation & Benefits Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Anticipated wage: $123,000 - $180,400 Full‑time employees are eligible for a company bonus (depending on company and individual performance). Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program including eligibility to participate in a company‑sponsored 401(k), pension; vacation benefits; medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits; life and death insurance; time off and leave of absence benefits; and well‑being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). EEO Statement Lilly is a proud 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 BioSpace