Associate VP-Business Lifecycle Management Lead

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Job Title: Associate VP-Business Lifecycle Management Lead

Path/Level: M4

Reports to: Sr. VP-Global Supply Chain and Manufacturing Strategy

Organization Overview:

At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

Collaborates with Technical and Commercial product lifecycle management teams to orchestrate lifecycle planning for pre- and post-launch products globally. Develops supply chain segmentation strategy for product/data flows aligned to the product's maturity. Drives within the Manufacturing & Quality organization portfolio management discussions, business development, and alliance management activities for insourcing/outsourcing of new molecules.

Responsibilities:

Functional:

• Drives business development initiatives to bring in new molecules that align with portfolio strategy
• Leads Supply Chain periodic portfolio management reviews in coordination with R&D and Technical services teams
• Drives development of robust supply chain processes and provides supply chain related insights to assist in launch, post launch, acquisition, and/or divestiture activities
• Accountable for life-cycle management segmentation processes
• Provides strategic and business process guidance to regional demand planning and commercial teams for variation / flavor management
• Coordinates with Network and Site leaders on launch readiness for new global products
• Drives post launch planning with Supply Chain teams to ensure supply assurance for increase / decrease in market demand for products
• Partners with Commercial, Finance, and Technical Services to determine product segmentation and determine appropriate service levels
• Partners with Networks strategy leaders to support long range planning conversations based on the product portfolio (pipeline and commercialized products)
• Manages ongoing supply and demand planning activities for alliances, analyzes derived outcomes and flags variations to be escalated to management
• Collaborates with product team leaders to manage product portfolio by providing them supply chain related insights and recommendations

Leadership:

• Manages, coaches, and develops high performing teams that meet agreed objectives and deliver best practice results
• Establishes effective performance management and talent development, continually coaching supply chain leaders and technical practitioners on professional career opportunities
• Operates in highly matrixed structure, connecting dots across the enterprise to address critical issues, mitigate risks and create transformational opportunities
• Enables cross-functional collaboration and business alignment through governance facilitation on Business Lifecycle Management processes
• Works as part of the Global Supply Chain & Manufacturing Strategy Lead Team to share ideas and improve operations, recommending, supporting, and implementing continuous process improvement, digitalization efforts, and talent development activities
• Evaluates and promotes supply chain innovation and change, influences diverse teams on integrated and agile implementations, continuous improvement, and change management
• Ensures diversity, inclusion, safety, and active engagement of our Supply Chain professionals

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or other related sciences (Master's degree preferred in the same fields)
• Has 15+ years of experience in a supply chain management role within the pharmaceutical industry
• 7+ years of experience driving product lifecycle management strategies

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Orchestration and program management experience in pre-launch, launch, post launch planning, product retirement planning, variation/flavors implementation, and overall SKU management activities
• PMP, Six Sigma, or Oliver Wight Class A certifications preferred
• Advanced skills with key applications for Program Management (i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, MS Project, Visio, etc.)
• Skillful in negotiating potentially difficult and sensitive matters; able to influence policy making bodies both internally and externally
• Highly skilled communicator with the ability to communicate complex concepts to others at all levels, clearly articulating analysis, insights, project progress, and escalations
• Has deep knowledge of industry and ability to sense and quickly connect complex market events with internal capabilities that pose risks or potential opportunities for the enterprise
• Has worked in international and multifunctional teams, successful in matrixed organizational structures
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders and form and maintain strong relationships internally and externally
• Builds an innovative, diverse, world-class team; demonstrates a breadth of diverse leadership experiences and capabilities including the ability to influence and collaborate with peers, develop & coach others, and guide the work of other colleagues to achieve meaningful outcomes
• Knowledge of GMP/GDP policies and procedures and/or exposure to clean/cold chain operations in regulated industry
• Previous leadership experience with direct reports or executive leadership of teams

Additional Information:

• Location: US, Indianapolis, Lilly Corporate Center
• Travel up to 30%

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