Associate Director - Global Packaging & Labeling

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Responsibilities

The Associate Director of the Packaging & Labeling Group in Global Packaging & Robotics is responsible for leadership for the Packaging Engineers supporting commercial packaging support including laboratory testing, commercialization of packaging for new molecules, technical support for shipping/distribution, material support for new packaging lines/equipment, and on-going oversight across the packaging platforms.

• Lead 10 direct reports and contracted/outsourced engineering resources
• Recruit Package Engineering FTEs, Interns, and Co-ops for GPR & US Packaging Sites
• Support the delivery of new packaging lines and assets at sites, with a mindset to driving standardization and continuous improvement
• Effectively partner with key customers to include Regulatory, DDCS, IDM, Corporate Engineering organizations, Global Logistics, ETC, and plant sites
• Work closely and align with product teams during both the development and on-going management of the product portfolio
• Participation in applicable industry associations and consortiums to influence strategic direction, adoption of standards, etc.
• Management and coordination of packaging platforms including technical agendas and priorities
• Develop and maintain key operational metrics for the team
• Ensures a safe and healthy work environment
• Responsible for the creation and maintenance of packaging standards globally

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Packaging Engineering, or technical discipline
• 10+ years of work experience in pharmaceutical industry
• Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Clear understanding and demonstration of packaging engineering activities (e.g., Engineering & Quality Standard knowledge)
• Knowledge of the development delivery models related to packaging design and commercialization
• Exposure to regulatory product registrations with a clear understanding of regulatory expectations

Additional Skills/ Preferences

• Consistently demonstrates the performance management leadership behaviors (ie. Model the values; create external focus; anticipate change and prepare for the future; implement with quality, speed and value; evaluate and act; achieve results thorough and with people; share key learning).
• Excellent oral and written communication with team members, Lilly management, and other internal/external partners and customers.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent self-management and organization skills.
• Ability to drive change through influence.
• Applied knowledge of project management tools and processes.
• Capable of managing and balancing multiple initiatives concurrently

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

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.

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