Sr Director - Tech at Lilly Manufacturing & Quality
Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Richmond
Posted on: March 28, 2026
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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. Join Lilly’s Technological
Revolution: A Gateway to Innovation and Global Impact Opportunity
Overview: Lilly is on a mission to revolutionize patient care with
groundbreaking medicines. We are undergoing a transformative
expansion and are investing in new manufacturing facilities
worldwide. This includes a $6 billion investment in our new API
Virginia site. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this
exhilarating journey! Your Role: As the MQ Tech at Lilly Sr.
Director at our new Site at Virginia, you’ll spearhead the digital
strategy, reporting to both the M&Q IT AVP and the
Manufacturing AVP Site Head Virginia. Your leadership will be
instrumental in shaping our technological future. What We Value in
You: In-depth knowledge of regulatory compliance (cGMP). Proven
leadership prowess and team-building excellence. Agile management
of simultaneous projects, with a knack for adapting to shifting
priorities. Collaborative spirit with cross-functional teams.
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal. A
creative and analytical mindset, equipped to resolve complex
issues. Deep Technical Knowledge on Pharmaceutical manufacturing
and IT/OT footprint to support the site. Strong personal commitment
to support the Virginia manufacturing mission and to create a
culture of Safety First and Quality Always. Key Responsibilities:
Define and deploy the digital strategy for Virginia facility in
alignment with the Global Tech at Lilly Strategy. Guarantee digital
operational readiness for site launch, integrating systems such as:
Infrastructure SAP Warehouse Management & Logistics Manufacturing
Execution System (MES) Data Historian and Real-Time Floor Tracking
Comprehensive Data Management: Integration, Analytics Digital Plant
Innovations and Laboratory Information Management CAPA Systems,
Access Security, and Risk Management Serve on the Site Leadership
Team, drive digital strategy and foster a culture of excellence
aligned with Lilly’s values. Champion diversity, equity, and
inclusion in team recruitment and development. Lead talent
management, including recognition, compensation, and succession
planning. Spearhead cGMP compliance and operational excellence
initiatives. Manage and Control Budget and Capital. Basic
Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science,
Engineering, or a related technical field 10 years of leadership in
Pharma IT, with a focus on manufacturing IT/OT leadership
experience. . Preferences: Expertise in MES, Data Integration, and
Advanced Analytics. About the Organization Lilly IT builds and
maintains capabilities using innovative technologies like most
prominent tech companies. What differentiates Lilly IT is that we
create new possibilities through tech to advance our purpose –
creating medicines that make life better for people around the
world, like data driven drug discovery and connected clinicals. We
hire the best technology professionals from a variety of
backgrounds so they can bring an assortment of knowledge, skills,
and diverse thinking to deliver innovative solutions in every area
of our business. 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 (
https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) for
further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request
an accommodation as part of the application process and any other
correspondence will not receive a response. 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 $157,500 -
$231,000 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. WeAreLilly
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