Sr. Director - Radioligand Therapy Operations

Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: June 23, 2025

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. 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 35,000 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. Role Description: This position is responsible for the overall supervision of manufacturing operations for the commercial and clinical production of radioligand therapies. The Senior Director Operations is directly responsible for managing the manufacturing operations function and ensuring it has the necessary capacity, capability and leadership structures in place to deliver the site manufacturing plan. The role is also responsible for leading the integration of the cross-functional management team that provides functional support to manufacturing operations. This role will be key to ensuring a strong safety culture and establishing a safety focused mindset within the organization. The Senior Director Operations is also a member of the Lilly Indy RLT Site Lead Team, that has collective responsibility to develop and implement the strategic direction, organizational capability and management of the site. Primarily, the members of the team drive the site toward achieving long term business objectives; they continuously develop the business and the organization for the future bearing in mind corporate objectives and the continuously changing external environment; and they manage issues that span multiple teams in the organization and extend into the broader corporate/external context. In the pre-commercial phase (commercial operations expected mid-2026), the Site Lead Team roles will be fluid and dynamic as we endeavor to support commercial launch readiness activities, site growth and continued build out, integration of the site into the Lilly M&Q organization and build out of site culture. This will require significant collaboration, creativity and resilience as the site launches commercial GMP manufacturing operations. Key Responsibilities for this role include: Pre-Commercial Launch Phase: Be a collaborative, inclusive, energetic leader and support the broader lead team to: Build the organization with the necessary capability, capacity and culture to operate this facility to the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence. Develop and implement the systems and processes needed to run the site, leveraging existing Lilly knowledge where necessary, but also incorporating external experiences and learning. Establish lean practices and a continuous improvement mindset throughout operations and the direct supporting organizations. Establish an operational shift structure and team to support manufacturing of RLTs 5 days per week. Incorporate efficiencies and strive to improve workflows to create a lean, effective operation. Post Commercial Launch: Develop and deliver the production plan for the site in alignment with the global supply chain group. Ensure compliance to batch release and shipping schedules. Lead continuous improvement projects through capacity optimization and cost reduction programs. Develop the strategic and operational plans for Production Operations and be responsible for the execution of these plans. Participate in development and delivery of the medium and long term strategic direction for the site. Ensure Manufacturing Operations remain compliant with all applicable regulatory requirements. (e.g. Safety, Quality/cGMP, Environmental, Financial, Legal, HR.) Ensure Process Teams meet expectations described in Lilly’s Manufacturing Standards for Operational Excellence. Ensure that a robust control system exists to manage the business, identify compliance issues and escalate issues appropriately. Review site and Business Area performance periodically with respect to these plans and take corrective actions as appropriate. Through leadership of the cross functional management support team, be responsible for implementation of new product introductions & continuous improvement opportunities. Develop the future management and technical leadership for the site and for potential global assignments. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in relevant industry (STEM degree preferred) 10 years’ industry experience in a relevant industry (pharmaceutical preferred) 5 years of supervisory experience in a cGMP production environment Additional Preferences: Drug Substance or Drug Product manufacturing of advanced therapies (Biotech, Radioligand Therapies, Cell and/or Gene Therapy) experience is preferred. Must possess strong knowledge and understanding of cGMPs and how they apply to manufacturing operations. Knowledge of just-in-time manufacturing operations is desired. Must have a strong ability to form effective relationships at all levels. This candidate must be able to work closely with the Site Leadership team to ensure alignment with corporate objectives and internal decision making processes and be able to connect and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization on site. Should have a demonstrated track record of successfully developing, managing and executing projects from start to finish on time and within budget with high performance standards that ensure customer satisfaction. Should have experience developing and managing extremely talented, engaged and high performing teams with a focus on building strong team cultures to ensure a safe and successful work environment. 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 $151,500 - $222,200 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. WeAreLilly

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