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Organization and Position Overview:
Lilly recently announced a $4.5 billion investment to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a new center for advanced manufacturing and drug development. The first-ever facility of its kind, combining research and manufacturing in a single location, the Medicine Foundry will allow Lilly to further develop innovative solutions to optimize manufacturing processes and increase capacity for clinical trial medicines, while also reducing costs and environmental impact.
In the Project Delivery Phase and Startup Phase of the project (2025 to 2028), roles will be fluid and dynamic as we endeavor to support the project delivery, build a new organization, develop and implement the necessary systems and business processes required to support GMP operations. This will require significant collaboration, creativity and resilience as the Lilly Medicine Foundry goes from design, to start-up, and to steady-state operations.
Job Summary:
The Lab Operations Manager at Eli Lilly and Company is responsible for overseeing the daily operational activities of one or more laboratory facilities, ensuring efficient, safe, and compliant execution of research and development efforts. This role focuses on streamlining workflows, managing vendors, supporting scientific teams, and ensuring inspection readiness through strong Quality Assurance practices. The position works closely with Quality, EHS, Facility, IT, and Scientific teams to maintain GLP/GMP standards, meet internal quality requirements, and ensure compliance.
Job Responsibilities:
Manage daily laboratory operations, including oversight of equipment
maintenance, coordination with vendors, inventory management, and facility and utilities administration.
Develop and implement SOPs for laboratory processes to ensure adherence to regulatory and internal standards
Provide Quality oversight, ensuring compliance with GDP, data integrity (ALCOA+), and change management
Coordinate equipment repairs, calibrations, and preventative maintenance
Enforce safety protocols, conduct safety audits, GEMBA walks, and organize
safety training for staff
Partner with scientific leads and project managers to support research needs
and meet project goals
Track expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining
quality and safety
Maintain laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and related
software for data management
Participate in planning and design for new or renovated laboratory spaces
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase laboratory efficiency and
effectiveness
Lead and mentor laboratory support staff to foster a collaborative and productive environment
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field)
5-7 years' experience in laboratory operations, including 2-3 years in a leadership or supervisory role in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology setting
Knowledge of laboratory best practices, GLP/GMP regulations, and
EHS standards
Strong understanding of lab instrumentation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
Proven skills in budget, resource, and project management
Excellent leadership, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1
Other Information:
Initial location at Lilly Technology Center, Indianapolis.
Permanent location at the new Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana.
Flexibility to work from Indianapolis (or other Lilly sites) may be required throughout 2026 and 2029
Position requires on-site presence, 8-hour days, five days per week, with flexibility to support activities during shutdowns, weekends, etc.
0-10% travel required.
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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
$65,250 - $148,500
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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