Sr. Director, Process Engineering & Automation (process Controls)

Eli Lilly UK

Richmond, VA, US
Base: $163,500 - $239,800; bonus/equity: compyny b...
Process engineering leadership
Automation and process controls
Gmp manufacturing operations
Lilly is constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for monoclonal antibodies, bioconjugates, and aseptic drug products in Goochland County, Virginia, offering a unique leadership opportunity

Job Summary

  • Lilly is constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for monoclonal antibodies, bioconjugates, and aseptic drug products in Goochland County, Virginia, offering a unique leadership opportunity.
  • The Senior Director will lead process engineering and automation functions to support site startup and long-term manufacturing goals with a focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence.
  • Employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits program including 401(k), pension, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and wellness benefits, with compensation dependent on experience and location.

Matching Summary

Lilly is constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for monoclonal antibodies, bioconjugates, and aseptic drug products in Goochland County, Virginia, offering a unique leadership opportunity.

Salary

Base: $163,500 - $239,800; Bonus/Equity: Company bonus eligible; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including 401(k), pension, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and wellness

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • process engineering leadership
  • automation and process controls
  • GMP manufacturing operations
  • process safety management
  • biologics manufacturing expertise
  • process control strategies
  • cross-functional collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • experience with ADCs and gene therapy
  • greenfield and brownfield facility startup
  • building high-performing technical teams
  • strategic roadmap development
  • continuous improvement culture
  • strong corporate alignment
  • external benchmarking of best practices

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering
  • 10+ years leadership experience in pharmaceutical process engineering or automation
  • experience with biologics drug substance manufacturing
  • knowledge of cGMP and automation standards ISA-88, ISA-95
  • process safety management program experience
  • experience leading facility startups

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