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