Associate Director - Project Management DDCS

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In 1992, Eli Lilly and Company established the Delivery Device business for the purpose of creating, developing, launching and continuously improving proprietary delivery device systems. This business is unique to the broader Lilly Research Labs organization due to its focus on patient centered delivery system solutions, its innovative approach to delivery platforms utilizing both internal and external technologies, and its level of integration with the commercial groups and Business Units. The DDCS organization leverages many alliances in design and manufacturing to rapidly convert proprietary product concepts into products that meet the users' needs and intended uses. This business enables almost $4.0 billion in pharmaceutical sales and is projected to double in the next 6 years.

The Delivery Device and Connected Systems (DDCS) group is looking for a candidate who can provide project management expertise and project coordination for drug delivery device-related development projects. This person will interface with all functional groups inside of the DDCS group, internal as well as external functions supporting device development, business units, device manufacturing, and pharmaceutical partners. The role requires strong project management and communication skills as well as knowledge and a familiarity with the major steps in technical product development especially in a regulated environment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide project management expertise and project coordination for device-related development projects.
• Serve as the primary interface with all functional groups inside and outside of the DDCS group, other functions supporting devices, Lilly drug development functional groups, external development organizations, and manufacturing.
• Manage all key project deliverables: scope, cost (including external development dollars, local or development capital, internal supporting headcount), schedule, and project communication.
• Coordinate project-related business with: Lilly's device business (such as Quality Assurance, DDCS leadership, and other internal staff functions), other Lilly internal (medical and marketing), and external vendors or organizations.
• Coordinate device risk assessment and design control deliverables. Provide project management "mentoring" to other project managers across DDCS.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors (engineer or relevant technical field of study)
• 5 years of product development/project management experience.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Advanced degree (MS or MBA), preferred
• Project management: expertise in general project management skills and a familiarity with major steps required in technical product development, especially in a regulated environment (e.g. PMP or Critical Chain certification).
• Must be able to coordinate the roles of multiple other groups and individuals, internal and external.
• Experience with product development, commercialization, and product launch: Ability to identify program risks, evaluate contingency plans, and implement these plans to minimize risk to a project.
• Basic engineering/technical skills: Proficient in basic engineering analyses and engineering design and analytical tools. Broad technical expertise (e.g., background in electrical).
• Provide direction in competitive analysis of delivery technologies. Computer analytical experience: Proficient in technical and business tools for analysis and presentation (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strategic thinking: Assess the balance between technical risk, business impact, financial analysis, and customer preferences.
• Familiarity with planning global launch forecasts and scheduling, and validation and scale -up issues.
• Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Other Information:

• Travel: Up to 25%
• Location: Indianapolis, IN

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