Api Qc Planner/Scheduler

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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.

Lilly is currently constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for production of API molecules located in Lebanon, IN.  This facility is Lilly’s largest investment in manufacturing capacity and is intended to provide APIs for current and future products.  This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the leadership team for the startup of a greenfield manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help to build the organization, the facility and the culture to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations. 

Job Description:

The Planner/Scheduler –QC –Lebanon API is an informal leader for cross-functional teams that are formed to improve productivity and core business activities.

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

Planner / Scheduler Project Delivery:

• Coordinate with customers to negotiate, prioritize and schedule routine and non-routine work in QC to achieve business objectives
• Oversee, track, and lead Continuous Improvement, Analytical Modernization and CMC Technical Agenda projects within QC
• Provide routine updates to QC Management, site Lead Team and CMC Teams
• Influence teams and organization to streamline site operational readiness and routine testing processes
• Track and report metrics for the QC Organization
• Take initiative to make things better for the company, be aggressive with your work and assertive in your interactions, lead by example and build collaborative relationships

Coaching and Development of Others:

• Mentor/coach through training and project execution
• Training (Instructor)

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science related field is required (life sciences)
• 3+ years previous GXP QC Laboratory experience

Additional Preferences:

• Lean trained or interest in pursuing Lean certifications
• Demonstrated strong self-management skills
• Demonstrated group facilitation and project management skills
• Good written and oral communication skills including effective presentation skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Desire to solve complex problems with use of software tracking tools
• Ability to influence cross functionally and across different levels of the organization
• Knowledge of safety and GMP requirements
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Educational background in science

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