Associate Director - QC Lab

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: February 11, 2026

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 Associate Director - Quality Control is responsible for the oversight of laboratory testing in support of manufacturing operations. This position requires the ability to multitask / prioritize, excellent written and oral communication skills, decision making ability, interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to anticipate potential problems then develop / implement alternative solutions. Responsibilities Develop and monitor quality plans for analytical projects, ensuring proper prioritization, resource allocation, and direction. Communicate and collaborate effectively with customers and support teams to meet project requirements and maintain satisfaction. Establish and maintain inspection readiness activities to ensure ongoing compliance. Collaborate with other departments to share best practices, contribute knowledge, engage in strategic and tactical planning, and ensure customer needs are addressed. Participate in regulatory inspections and interact with agencies regarding cGMP-related matters. Drive improvements and streamline quality systems to enhance operational effectiveness. Act as a conduit for corporate communications and initiatives within the team or department. Serve as a technical resource and review and approve technical documents for accuracy and compliance. Lead assessments of assay variability and its impact on process variability and support lab initiatives to reduce measurement variation. Demonstrate flexibility and possess the ability to effectively lead a team through change. Basic Requirements Bachelor of Science in Chemistry/Biology/Microbiology or related Science. Minimum 3 years GMP laboratory experience. Previous supervisor experience. Additional Preferences Deep understanding of compliance requirements and regulatory expectations Ability to work 8-hour days - Monday through Friday Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed Available off shift to respond to operational issues Minimal travel required. 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 $123,000 - $198,000 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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