Principal – Material Management Quality Assurance

Eli Lilly and Company

Principal overseeing material management and quality assurance at global healthcare leader Lilly. Ensuring compliance and operational support for materials and suppliers in advanced drug development.

Posted 4/28/2026full-timeIndianapolis • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $65,250 - $169,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee material/vendor management process ensuring compliance with Lilly Quality Standards and applicable regulatory requirements
Work with supply chain, customer service, procurement, and warehouse operations to assess and approve materials and suppliers
Manage programs, facilitate operational enhancements, and provide support for warehouse functions such as material receipt, sampling, and batch release
Provide Quality oversight for the detailed design and quality processes related to materials and vendor management processes as well as warehouse operational readiness activities
Participate in ensuring that the quality management system is established and adhered to for this area

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, computer or related field of study
3+ years of experience supporting Quality Assurance in pharmaceutical manufacturing or biotech
Strong oral and written communication skills
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Previous experience working with and managing suppliers and materials in a regulated environment
Experience with SAP or other inventory/materials management systems
Demonstrated knowledge and use of US, EU, Japanese and other regulations as they pertain to pharmaceutical manufacturing and material/supplier management
Experience supporting facility or area start up experience is preferred
Technical writing experience, including authoring, reviewing, and approving complex GMP documents and quality system procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)

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Hard Skills & Tools

Quality Assurancematerial/vendor managementregulatory compliancetechnical writingGMP documentationquality system procedurespharmaceutical manufacturingbiotechoperational enhancementswarehouse operations

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsleadership skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in scienceBachelor's degree in engineeringBachelor's degree in computer science