Sr. Director – Technical Services & Manufacturing Sciences (TSMS) – Tech Transfer

JOB DESCRIPTION

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Organization Overview :

At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism

Position Summary :

The Senior Director of TSMS – Tech Transfer is a strategic leadership role within the central TSMS organization, responsible for leading global technical teams in the successful transfer of drug substance and dry oral products (including SDD) processes across internal and external manufacturing sites. This role ensures consistent execution of Lilly’s commercialization strategy, drives technical excellence, and fosters collaboration across development, manufacturing, and regulatory functions.

Key Responsibilities :

Tech Transfer Leadership

• Lead organization of TSMS technical experts on global tech transfer teams supporting both the initial commercialization of pipeline products and node to node transfers of commercial products across the drug substance and dry products portfolio.
• Responsible for the development of standardized business processes and Playbooks to support global tech transfers across multiple platforms and multiple sites (including simultaneous transfers to dual sourcing sites).
• Ensure alignment of Playbooks with Single Process Map deliverables and ensure buy-in from BR&D / SMDD and Analytical (AQCL) on generation of standardized business processes.
• Ensure the team is appropriately structured to own and continuously improve Tech Transfer Playbooks and associated training programs.
• Ensure consistency in technical deliverables and documentation across transfers.

Strategic & Portfolio Management

Organizational Leadership

Qualifications : Education

Experience

Skills & Competencies

Additional Information :

Some domestic and international travel may be required.

This role is part of the TSMS leadership team and contributes to long-term business planning and organizational capability development.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include : Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.

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

$151,500 - $244,200

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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