Principal Engineer – DAP – Tech at Lilly MQ Process Automation Integration Layer

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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

$63,750 - $180,400

What You’ll Be Doing 

The Tech at Lilly MQ PA Integration team is an independent group that owns software platforms developed by the Global Parenteral Program (GPP) and are now leveraged beyond Cartridge and PFS filling platforms.  The goal of the PA Integration team is to: 1) own product lifecycle management of integrated software platforms, including developing next-gen platforms, that maintain alignment with GPP strategies and processes; 2) provide global support to existing and new facilities with a focus on accelerating installation and startup of new production lines; 3) integrate Network cross-functional agendas; 4) manage an effective Parenteral and Devices Network (PDN) knowledge management process for the integration layer.

The position will be responsible to work with the local automation project teams and other global teams responsible for Global Manufacturing Systems (MES, EWM, ATTP, Robotics) with emphasis on Device Assembly and Packaging (DAP) lines. The goal is to standardize solutions and expedite the deployment of control systems for the new DAP lines. This position will report to an Associate Director in Tech@Lilly – MQ.

How You’ll Succeed 

·        Must bring technical knowledge and experience to influence and harmonize process automation and integration solutions across all the new and existing DAP lines leveraging the Tech@Lilly MQ PA Integration Layer, working in conjunction with local and global teams.

·        Must support the integration of the DAP network with the Tech@Lilly – MQ global Functional agenda (and vice-versa).

·        Must assure Data Integrity management according to Lilly Policies.

·        Support improvement, maintenance, and LCM of existing integration layer. 

·        Must facilitate the effort to replicate technology solutions and harmonization of common business processes.

·        Must provide centralized management of validation activities in alignment with Lilly CSV policies for systems in the PA Integration Layer, including incidents and changes in Service Now.

·        Must be able to work across organizational boundaries to ensure alignment and leverage enterprise patterns and services.

What You Should Bring 

·        Ability to replicate technology solutions and harmonization of common business processes in a global environment.

·        Experience with providing technical guidance to other members of the organization, including developers, project managers, and technical support staff.

·        Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and articulate complex technical concepts.

·        Experience with Computer System Validation, data integrity, batch review by exception.

·        Deep knowledge in Automation

·        Deep knowledge of the Lilly PA Integration Layer

Your Basic Qualifications

·        Bachelor’s degree or higher in IT related field, engineering or science or related technical field

·        Deep knowledge in automation

·        5+ years of experience in automation in manufacturing or manufacturing related areas with most of that experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Additional Skills/Preference

·        Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.

·        Prior experience in IT projects

·        Prior experience in global projects in Pharma.

  Demonstrated ability to learn and apply technical knowledge in manufacturing operations.

·        Fluent English

Additional Information

·        Global Role – Must be resident at a Lilly baseload manufacturing site, preferably Indianapolis, Indiana.

·        Some travel will be required to other manufacturing sites and OEMs in Europe and/or US.

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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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