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　　Organization Overview:

　　At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

　　Position Brand Description:

　　At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

　　The Lilly Manufacturing & Quality organization is actively looking for self-starters who like to solve problems. Are you passionate about driving meaningful change and harnessing modern technology to streamline manufacturing and lab operations? If so, please apply.

　　Come help us transform and modernize Quality Control processes at the Lilly Branchburg site!

　　Lilly has initiated a multi-year QC transformation program that will simplify and enhance QC Laboratory, then modernize lab operations with advanced technology and equipment in alignment with Lilly’s Lab of the future vision. This is part of a broader set of enterprise-wide programs focused on enabling unprecedented company growth and delivery of new modalities serving patients around the world.

　　What you’ll be doing:

　　The Lilly Branchburg site is looking for a Project Manager to drive the local deployment of a modern enterprise Lab Information Management and Execution System. In this site-facing role, you will partner with the Global Lilly Unified Lab (LUNA) program to deliver milestones across multiple workstreams such as Product Delivery, Master Data Management, Instrument Connectivity, and Organizational Change Management. You will be managing a highly skilled cross-functional dedicated team focused on execution of the following major phases of the program:

　　Responsibilities:

　　• Discovery phase - assess the current state of lab processes, perform gap analysis, and define the scope and integrated plan to deliver across all project workstreams.

　　• Build phase – execute the plan using the Agile methodology. This will involve development of the end-to-end product (Master Data, Process Flows, Procedures, Data Visualizations, Instrument Connections, etc.)

　　• Test & Deploy phase – Ensure the end-to-end product meets business need using robust validation and qualification processes, then deploy the product in line with approved change management plan.

　　Specific responsibilities of the Project Manager and SCRUM Lead include:

　　Project Planning

　　• Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables

　　• Define project tasks, budget (if applicable), and resource requirements.

　　• Assemble and coordinate project staff including meeting cadence

　　• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand the project approach.

　　• Create a project charter based on the initial planning.

　　• Facilitate the kickoff of the project team.

　　• Develop cross-functional project plans based on resource allocation, dependencies, and timelines.

　　Identify and document the risk associated with the project plan.

　　Project Execution

　　• Monitor project progress and keep the project plan updated via facilitation of the appropriate project team meetings, 1; 1s, etc.

　　• Monitor the project scope, budget, and resources to ensure meeting the original commitments.

　　• Identification and management of risks, issues and dependencies and understanding the overall project impact

　　• Status reporting, including the communication to stakeholders and sponsors

　　• Serve as SCRUM Lead, ensuring the team follows Agile practices and seeks to improve how we’re working.

　　• Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs.

　　Project Completion

　　• Conduct lessons learned and share results with appropriate people.

　　• Complete any final close-out activities.

　　How you will succeed:

　　• Be Bold - We are looking for leaders at all levels to tackle tough challenges and ability to coach a diverse team through translation of complex business requirements into robust business process and data solutions.

　　• Be Fast - We need someone who is willing to move at the pace that is in line with business, regulatory, and patient needs.

　　• Be Engaging - We need a leader who will engage a broad and diverse team focused on streamlining business processes using automated solutions and new capabilities such as Artificial Intelligence and data integration using modern API platforms.

　　What You Should Bring:

　　• Strong understanding of Quality Control, Manufacturing and Quality Lab business processes

　　• Ability to influence across Executive to Front Line and engage at both the operational and strategic level.

　　• Demonstrated project management abilities to lead complex projects through the management of scope, financials, timelines, issues, and risks.

　　• Experience working with modern technology stack including cloud-based solutions, Artificial Intelligence, and Vision Analytics.

　　Basic Qualifications:

　　• Bachelor’s degree in Science based and/or Technology field.

　　• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience leading, delivering or supporting enterprise IT platforms within a highly regulated industry.

　　Additional Preferences:

　　• Master’s degree in science and/or Technology related field.

　　• Knowledge of Pharma, Manufacturing, and Lab Operations.

　　• Solid skills in problem analysis and problem solving.

　　• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.

　　• Proven teamwork/interpersonal skills.

　　• Passion for working on a team from diverse backgrounds.

　　• Familiarity with Agile concepts, methodology and framework.

　　Additional Information:

　　• Position based in Branchburg, NJ.

　　• Some (5-10%) domestic and/or international travel will be required.

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