Program Lead - QC Next Gen Lab Projects

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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 Product Owner to drive the local deployment of a modern enterprise Lab Information Management and Execution System. In this site-facing lead 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, Integration to Site Manufacturing and Quality Systems, Instrument Connectivity, and Organizational Change Management. You will be guiding and coaching a highly skilled cross-functional dedicated team focused on execution of the following major phases of the program:

• 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 Product Owner include:

• Partner with global LUNA program to ensure the product creates value for the customers, users, and stakeholders, and make sure the vision connects to implementation.

• Responsible for product backlog prioritization through team Kanban by weighing stakeholder needs.

• Conducting or participating backlog refinement sessions and Iteration reviews, tracking total work remaining.

• Actively engage in Planning, team retrospectives, site governance, and other meetings.

• Engage Business Owners, end users, business functions, PMs, and other Product Owners.

• Anticipate customer needs and problems and address them by having deep product knowledge and communication skills.

• Ensure data and instrument connectivity needs are understood and partner with LUNA team to ensure the necessary technologies and architecture are in place to meet these needs.

• Ensure a robust Operational Readiness plan is in place resulting in minimal adverse impacts to Manufacturing and Quality Control processes throughout the cutover and stabilization phase.

How you will succeed:

• Be Bold - We are looking for a Leader to tackle tough challenges and ability to coach 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 QC Lab business processes
• Ability to influence and engage at both the operational and strategic level.
• Demonstrated ability 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 leadership experience leading, delivering or supporting enterprise IT platforms within a highly regulated industry.

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.

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.

Other Information:

• Position based in Branchburg, New Jersey

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

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