Associate Director - MQ Tech at Lilly - IDAP

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: January 5, 2026

Job Description:

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. Organization Overview: At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. Lilly is entering an exciting period of growth, and we are committed to delivering innovative medicines to patients around the world. Lilly is investing around the world to create new state-of-the-art manufacturing site’s and continue expanding our existing facilities to created capacity required to continue with our mission. The brand-new facilities will utilize the latest technology, advanced highly integrated and automated manufacturing systems, and have a focus on minimizing the impact to our environment. Position Brand Description: The Associate Director will play a critical role in leading the site IT team in enabling the making of medicine through the delivery of the site digital agenda and operational support of the IT systems at the Indianapolis Device Assembly and Packaging Site (IDAP). The site, like most sites around the world, is undergoing major expansion and this position will help to ensure we are doing all we can to support the growth. This position will focus on enhancing manufacturing operations through the implementation of advanced digital technologies and systems. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and ensure the seamless integration of digital solutions. This leader will be charged with sharing and collaborating across the network of related sites to ensure we are standardizing learnings and capabilities to be leveraged by similar operations at relevant sites. How You’ll Succeed: Lead the development and execution of digital transformation strategies to improve manufacturing processes and support operational excellence Actively contribute to site lead team to influence and advance IDAP’s strategic plan Oversee the implementation and maintenance of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) & Extended Warehouse Manufacturing system (EWM) and ensure their alignment with business objectives Enable data driven decisions and actions via the Digital & Analytics visualizations and AI solutions Manage and mentor a team of professionals, providing guidance and support to achieve project goals Identify and evaluate emerging technologies to drive continuous improvement and innovation in manufacturing operations Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards in all digital transformation initiatives Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support project success Bring internal and external benchmarks to advance the site’s operations and actively contribute to the broader network of sites within Lilly What You Should Bring: Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities Proven track record of leading digital transformation projects in a manufacturing environment Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to manufacturing and quality systems Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships and articulate complex technical concepts Adaptability and flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously with autonomy Demonstrated curiosity for continuous learning and strategic thinking Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Sciences, or a related field Minimum of 3 years people leadership experience Professional experience working in a GXP, regulated environment Additional Skills/Preferences: Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or a related field Experience with advanced analytics, machine learning, and other emerging technologies within manufacturing Knowledge of and experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies and continuous improvement practices 3 years of experience working in Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and / or SAP Experience leading major project implementations Additional Information: Position based in Indianapolis, Indiana 8-hour days, probable after-hours support On site presence minimum 4 days a week Occasional travel may be required Must maintain a safe work environment, working safely and accountable for supporting all health and safety corporate and site goals Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any 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. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $132,000 - $193,600 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. WeAreLilly

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