Vice President, Data Science and Analytics
Pearl Health
Senior Director – Technical Services & Manufacturing Sciences, Technical Agenda
Eli Lilly and Company
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $151,500 - $222,200 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Shape and deliver the technical agenda across the Drug Substance and Dry Product portfolio
- Drive generation of technical agenda for products/processes with PR&D on a biannual basis through workshops
- Define technical agenda for drug substance and dry products including Spray Dry Dispersion/DP intermediates and other innovation platforms
- Prioritize projects and present for alignment via ADN-LT and Commercialization Lead Team
- Lead strategic planning and execution of tertiary loop/technical agenda projects and process optimization projects
- Use internal lab and Pilot Plant resources to deliver initial proof of concept studies and orchestrate pilot scale batches to de-risk tech transfer
- Maximize internal resourcing and coordinate external capability/capacity as needed to develop full process packages ready for technology transfer
- Drive completion of technology transfer packages for implementation at manufacturing sites
- Lead a global team of Associate Directors and technical experts supporting lab/Pilot Plant execution
- Build and maintain senior-level technical relationships with BR&D, SMDD, manufacturing sites, Molecule Stewards, and Product Leads
- Serve as the initial point of escalation for technical issues across lab/Pilot Plant programs
- Drive performance management, talent development, and succession planning; foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
- Represent TSMS at governance bodies and technical network meetings
- Support organizational redesign and integration efforts to align with centralization strategy and communicate effectively during transitions
Requirements
- Minimum: BSc in a science, engineering, or technical field
- Preferred: MSc or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Microbiology
- 10+ years in pharmaceutical manufacturing or technical services within a cGMP environment
- Proven leadership in managing technical teams and delivering strategic initiatives
- Experience in drug substance development, dry product formulation and regulatory support
- Strong strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Deep technical expertise in drug substance manufacturing and commercialization
- Ability to lead through change and build high-performing teams
- May require occasional travel to Lilly sites, external partners, or industry conferences
