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Lilly recently announced a $4.5 billion investment to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a new center for advanced manufacturing and drug development. The first-ever facility of its kind, combining research and manufacturing in a single location, the Medicine Foundry will allow Lilly to further develop innovative solutions to optimize manufacturing processes and increase capacity for clinical trial medicines, while also reducing costs and environmental impact.
The Senior Principal Engineer - Automation Engineering will work as a member of the Automation Engineering Department at Eli Lilly, Foundry. The engineer will provide automation support for one or more operating areas across site and/or for capital projects. This role will provide CSV support leading and executing CSV activities for process automation systems across the site. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing expertise in validating systems critical to the manufacture of life-changing products at the new site.
The Senior Principal Engineer is also responsible for the productivity and mentorship of the employees with the purpose of ensuring that reliable and compliant control applications and systems are used in the manufacturing at Foundry. Additionally, the Senior Principal Engineer is a key technical expert with partners to influence and implement within the Automation Engineering organization and across functional disciplines to support the process control technical agenda, business plan priorities, and compliance objectives.
In the project delivery phase and startup phase of the project (startup expected 2025 to 2028), automation engineering roles will be fluid and dynamic as we endeavor to support the project delivery, build a new organization, develop and implement the necessary systems and business processes required to support GMP operations, and build the site culture. This will require significant collaboration, creativity and resilience as the site grows to a full scale GMP manufacturing through start up.
Key Objectives/Deliverables: Technical Leadership
Mentor process control team, including design, controls philosophy, implementation and commissioning
Process control validation testing, implementation and coordination
Develop and implement the Automation Engineering Project Validation Plan.
Provide subject matter expertise for computer system validation and data integrity for automation systems across the site including:
- Process Automation Systems (DCS, SCADA, BMS, MES, Historian)
- Building Management System
- Vendor Packaged Equipment
- Automated Storage and Retrieval System
Perform risk assessments for computerized systems and develop strategies to mitigate identified risks
Develop and Execute validation protocols for computerized systems
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards (GAMP, 21 CFR Part 11, Data Integrity etc) and corporate Lilly quality policies and procedures
Generate and maintain validation documentation, such as validation plans and summary reports
Develop local site procedures (e.g SOPs, Work Instructions etc) related to automation systems
Manage change control and deviation management as it pertains to CSV activities
Collaborate with vendors to ensure that third party systems and software meet validation requirements. Conduct vendor audits as needed
Provide training to personnel on CSV principles, procedures and best practices
Stay informed of industry trends (e.g CSA) and advancements in CSV and automation technologies
Represent the automation department during audits by regulatory agencies as assigned
Act as functional owner for the Electronic testing system (Kneat, ALM, Valgenesis) managing CSV document relating to automation systems
Operational Excellence Review and oversee the Design documentation including Functional Requirements, Design Specifications, DCS Application Software, Test Specifications and execution.
Lead/Participate in design reviews and Automation application software reviews to ensure compliance and standardization.
Provide periodic status updates to Project Management
Devise CSV and quality strategies for control systems in collaboration with Site Quality organization
Implement and support electronic systems (such as plant historians) used to capture process automation related production data
Maintain the validated state of the site control systems in line with Lilly quality standards including the development and execution of validation strategies and associated documentation
Automation support for capital projects including new product introductions
Promote the use of automation to improve productivity, operational efficiency and compliance
Develop a 'network' of corporate contacts and leveraging corporate expertise when needed
Organizational Capability In coordination with automation and compliance consultants, set and reinforce standards for appropriate rigor in automation work products.
Demonstrated initiative, good planning and organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks, commitment to task completion and timelines.
Possess a keen technical curiosity and has demonstrated strong problem-solving skills and a desire for continuous improvement
Demonstrated ability to influence peers and business partners
Good written and verbal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
Knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, computer system validation
Basic Requirements: Minimum B.S. in Engineering and experience in Automation Engineering, preferably in major Pharmaceutical manufacturing handling System integration of applications, systems and platforms and a minimum of 2 years working experience in Biopharma engineering, operations, or manufacturing.
Knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, computer system validation
Additional Preferences: For internal Lilly employees - LRL/Product Research Development experience preferred
Deep knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, computer system validation and data integrity
Experience in design, development, commissioning and qualification of highly automated greenfield manufacturing sites utilizing SCADA, DCS, MES, LIMS and Site Historian systems (DeltaV, Rockwell, Syncade, LabVantage, OSI PI).
Experience in commissioning, qualifying and supporting systems between SCADA, DCS, MES, LIMS, Historian and other applications for interconnectivity
Experience in design, development, commissioning and qualification activities ensuring quality compliance and data integrity.
Experience in facilitating and driving decision-making at an organizational level.
Other Information:- Initial location at Lilly Technology Center, Indianapolis.
- Permanent location at the new Lilly Medicines Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana.
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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$66,000 - $171,600
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.
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