Packaging Expert - Engineer/ Scientist

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At Lilly in Germany, we are currently planning and building a high-tech production facility in Alzey (Rhineland-Palatinate), which will expand our production of injectable drugs from 2027 and employ up to 1,000 specialists. To make the most of our innovative production site, we are looking for motivated reinforcements who, together with us, will ensure the supply of Lilly medicines in Germany, Europe, and worldwide, in line with the three Lilly values of "Excellence," "Integrity," and "Respect for People."

Join our Lilly team in Alzey and start as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

The TSMS Device Assembly and Packaging Scientist will initially focus on the delivery of the device assembly and packaging operations, specifically regarding technical transfer and process validation.  Upon the start of commercial production, this role’s objectives include maintaining the validated state of applicable processes, establishing and monitoring metrics/methods to ensure a state of capability and control, harmonization of control strategies across process teams, evaluate process improvement, and serving as an escalation point for day-to-day operations issues.  The principal role is a position that develops and implements a technical agenda and is responsible for providing technical leadership for the Device Assembly and packaging Process Teams and DAP activities at the Alzey site.  The principal role is a position that develops and implements a technical agenda and is responsible for providing technical leadership for the Device Assembly and Packaging Process Team.  The principal role is also expected to serve as a mentor within the TSMS team and engage in upstream and external to site activities related to device assembly and Packaging

Key Objectives/Deliverables:

Own the technical agenda for the Device Assembly and Packaging product or validation process.

Mentor TSMS process team members, technical mentor for scientists, and other disciplines

Support the Device Assembly and Packaging Process Teams as TSMS representative.

Serve as floor-level support and technical interface for device components, packaging components, equipment, and operations for the TSMS team.

Represent Alzey TSMS team for internal and external communications on a regular basis

Lead risk management activities as it pertain to product/process.

Provide technical support to non-routine (e.g., deviation, complaint) investigations, including consultation on quality and stability issues

Prepare and Review or approve, as required, relevant technical documents such as: Annual Product Reviews, Change Controls, Regulatory Submissions, Deviations, Validations, Procedures, PFDs, PFMEAs, CCS, specifications, etc.

Prepare and Review PQ & PV protocols/reports

Develop, monitor, and appropriately react to established statistically based metrics in real-time to assess process variability and capability

Identify opportunities and lead technical projects to improve process control and/or productivity

Serve as interface with upstream suppliers and global device/drug product networks

Drive stability strategy for Alzey products.

Provide Audit support as needed.

Identify opportunities and participate in projects to improve process control and/or productivity

Language: English and German

Work location: Alzey

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or higher an engineering, packaging science, or related field

4+ years experience in a manufacturing organization focusing on packaging

Additional Skills/Preferences:

Pharmaceutical and/or medical device and Packaging manufacturing experience

Root Cause Investigation Experience

Proficiency with computer systems including Microsoft Office products, Veeva Vault, TrackWise, electronic batch records, and SAP

Demonstrated successful leadership of cross-functional teams

Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

Strong self-management and organizational skills

Additional Information:

Role is Monday through Friday.  Must be flexible in providing support to accommodate other inputs (production schedules, shutdowns, etc.).  Occasional extended hour and /or off-hour work may be required.

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