Associate Director - IT Systems Delivery Lead

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.  Associate Director – IT Systems Delivery  Lead This is an opportunity you don’t want to miss! Lilly is entering an exciting period of growth, and we are committed to delivering innovative medicines to patients around the world. Lilly is investing to create several new state-of-the-art manufacturing sites. These brand-new facilities will utilize the latest technology for API and Dry products Manufacturing and will include several platforms including Peptides, Small Molecules, Bio Conjugates, Oligonucleotides and Drug Substance Manufacturing, as well as Dry Products Manufacturing. This is an exciting once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help build and operate a new site.  These new sites will be built using the latest high-tech equipment, advanced highly integrated and automated manufacturing systems, and have a focus on minimizing the impact to our environment. What You’ll Be Doing : You will be part of Technology at Lilly MQ (Manufacturing and Quality), an organization that drives manufacturing operational excellence and productivity efforts through utilization of technology. Technology at Lilly MQ strives to enable the making of medicine “with safety first and quality always”. The Delivery for MQ Technology at Lilly will play a crucial role in supervising and aligning multiple programs to ensure they meet their intended objectives, timelines, budgets and impacts. This role requires a deep understanding of each program's goals and how they connect with others across the portfolio. Additionally, identifies interdependencies and ensures seamless integration between various initiatives. By proactively managing potential risks, cross-connections, and resource exchanges, they drive cohesive execution across the organization, balancing strategic priorities with practical deliverables to maximize value. This position is vital for ensuring all programs are aligned with the overall Strategy for New facilities and deliver desired outcomes efficiently and within budget. The Delivery Lead will also have an active participation in driving business and strategic financial plan conversations related to programs/projects for new facilities. How You’ll Succeed: Program Management and Delivery: Lead and manage large-scale programs from design, execution and delivery in a green field site, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives. Release Train Engineering: Oversee the release train process, coordinating with various teams to ensure timely and efficient delivery of products and services. Determine when to apply Agile and/or Waterfall techniques to manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables effectively. GxP Compliance: Ensure all projects adhere to GxP standards, maintaining the highest levels of quality and regulatory compliance. Stakeholder Management: Engage with stakeholders at all levels, providing clear communication and regular updates on program status. Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure program success. Resource Allocation: Effectively allocate resources across projects to optimize productivity and performance. Reporting: Generate and present comprehensive reports on program progress, performance metrics, and outcomes. Must have a strong business understanding and demonstrated business learning agility