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Responsibilities:

• This role is responsible for leading a team of Supply Chain staff consisting of Planning and/or data stewardship team members (primary loop) in DPEM (Drug Product External Manufacturing).

• It supports projects to set up and establish new supply chains and lead Supply Chain related project activity.

• This role is responsible for both supply chain performance and operational excellence of selected supply chains in DPEM aligned by platforms and/or location

• A member of ‘secondary loop’ in DPEM governance, as a member of one or more Flow Teams supporting teams working with External Manufacturers

Safety:

• Support implementation of HSE initiatives and ensure safety goals are achieved

People:

• Lead a team of Supply Chain staff including Performance Management processes, development, regular 1:1 contact and coaching to meet individual and team goals.

• Support Human Resources Processes (HRP) in DPEM, including recruitment and onboarding of staff and succession planning.

• Support diversity in recruiting and development of team members, lead recognition and contribute to promotion and merit review processes.

• Effectively encourage knowledge sharing and education within team and with key internal partners: Operations, Quality Assurance, TS/MS and appropriate networks in Global Supply Chain.

• Develop and grow supply chain knowledge to be consistent with DPEM business needs

Make & Supply Medicine:

• Act as a member of DPEM Flow teams as Supply Chain SME and escalation point

• Provide support and mentorship to ensure reliable supply of medicines through effective and efficient supply chain process for operational teams (Joint Process Teams, JPT) for selected supply chains

• Support & follow MRP (Operational Standards for Supply Chain Excellence) processes in External Manufacturing, including business ownership for specified business processes across DPEM. Coordinate periodic performance evaluations and annual assessments with Corporate Supply Chain Leaders.

• Attend appropriate governance forums in both DPEM, and networks (e.g. Global S&OP, molecule S&OP, local S&OP)

• Act as Supply Chain SME on selected projects and due diligence activities.

• Provide leadership for Supply Chain activities related to logistics interfaces.

• Support primary loop SC activities as needed to ensure reliable supply of product

• Build working relationships with selected External Manufacturers to ensure alignment of goals and objectives

• Review and /or approve documents in DPEM quality systems as supply chain SME or delegate of Supply Chain Senior Director. (e.g. Deviations, Change Controls, Procedures, purchase orders in line with approved ATS level)

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support financial planning and reporting for DPEM

• Delegate for Supply Chain Senior Director

• Contribute to Business Plan and Strategic Plan processes

• Partner with JPT Leaders, QA and TS/MS Associate Directors together with other secondary loop members to ensure Primary loop (JPT) objectives and priorities are delivered and issues raised.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Engineering, Business Management or similarly related fields

• 5+ years’ experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing

Additional Preferences:

• Ability to represent Eli Lilly’s mission, policies and practices in a positive, professional, and ethical manner and to influence CMs

• APICS certification (preferred)

• OSSCE Class A experience

• Significant experience in supply chain or related roles within a manufacturing site

• Good communication skills and appreciation of cultural diversity

• High learning agility

• Strong leadership, interpersonal and teamwork skills, ability to work effectively in a team environment

• Capability to work in a virtual and sophisticated environment

• Willingness to travel

Additional information:

• Shift is days, but off hours may be vital to support operations

• Travel is possible, up to 15%

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