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.

Organization Overview:

The Process Engineering function provides technical expertise and support to Dry Product Operations (DPO) ensuring compliance with cGMP, HSE guidelines and regulations, company standards and business practices. The primary areas of support include technical expertise (process and equipment), manufacturing and business process improvements, compliance with business systems, and people development. DPO technologies/processes include Wet Granulation; Roller Compaction; Tablet Compression/Coating/Inspection/Printing; Direct Compression Continuous Manufacturing and Capsule Filling & Inspection.

Responsibilities:

• Provide DPO expertise as equipment/asset steward for the areas supported to maintain an efficient manufacturing processes. Establish and maintain technical information of the process and unit operations within the manufacturing process.
• Liaise with the Commercialization Team to ensure Process Equipment related activities' readiness, execution and evaluation for new products/processes runs.
• Develop and monitor process and capacity indicators to identify and address performance issues and identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop specialized technology/unit operations knowledge and provide training to operations as content expert for manufacturing standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Perform troubleshooting and investigation on unexpected issues. Own equipment related deviations, CAPAs and changes. Lead or participate in investigations, problem-solving activities such as root cause analysis, FMEA, problem analysis and in development/implementation of countermeasure for quality, safety, environmental events.
• Provide technical expertise for requirements, design, selection, installation, qualification, operation, maintenance, and reliability of process equipment and facilities.
• Perform and summarize improvement opportunities in technical reports, investigations, plant/lab trials, data analysis and process modeling.
• Active participation and engagement in the meetings and activities of the assigned process team and safety/environmental sub teams.
• Ensure process complies with current industry regulatory expectations, new regulations, and corporate policies and programs for Quality, Health and Safety & Environmental, Process Safety.

Basic Requirements:

• B.S. in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical)
• 5+ years of experience in the pharma manufacturing industry.
• Demonstrated technical knowledge in process equipment requirements, specifically those related to dry product operations.
• EIT/PE license, preferred

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) with strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge in managing multiple project objectives or assignments
• Strong compliance mindset and sound judgement
• Technical Writing
• Strong customer service focus
• Ability to work independently and collaborating as part of a team

Additional Information:

• Available to work or provide support to a 24/7 operation, if necessary
• Availability to travel within and outside Puerto Rico and U.S.
• Work as a resource in other strategic areas of the business, based on business needs

Important Notice: In order to maintain the excellent reputation of our company, the quality of our products, and the safety of our working environment, the company will take all reasonable measures to ensure that drug abuse by employees or other persons does not jeopardize the safety of our operations or the quality of our products or adversely affect in any way the company or its employees. The company recognizes that drug use both on and off the job can be detrimental to the company and its efforts to provide a drug-free workplace. Even if prescribed under a state medical marijuana law, marijuana remains illegal under federal law. Marijuana is considered unauthorized by Lilly.

Note: When applying internally for a position your current supervisor receives notification that you have applied to the position. We encourage employees to discuss the opportunity with their supervisor prior to applying.

Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Lilly may provide U.S. visa sponsorship for current employees who meet the basic qualifications of the role and, prior to applying, have confirmed U.S. visa feasibility with Lilly's U.S. Immigration Team. Roles on the B path, S path, or that do not minimally require a bachelor's degree are not feasible for visa sponsorship.

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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

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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