Director-Engineering Design Lead

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: July 10, 2025

Job Description:

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. The Global Facilities Delivery (GFD) Organization, part of Corporate Engineering, delivers new and renovated capital assets around the world. Our mission is accomplished through a highly leveraged organization of design, construction and qualification contractors. Many of the assets delivered focus on manufacturing of medical innovations and delivering innovative solutions to patients. Some of the assets delivered support an expansion in supply of existing medicines. This position is an individual contributor within Lilly but interacts and manages external teams from multiple companies. Responsibilities for a Director-level DVL (Design Verification Lead) include: Overall design delivery for capital project(s) for a multi-node program or network, and mentor less experienced DVLs on node-level design. Directly influences Sr. Management on asset design and/or delivery approaches. Lead the identification of the applicable Engineering Design Standards, Engineering Functional Standards, Engineering Specifications and Regulatory requirements and guidance (both internal and external). Actively leads delivery team to expand on their knowledge of design processes based on a history of project delivery. Coordinate all design for the Project Manager during all design phases of the project and be responsible in delivering the conceptual design review and basic design review. Direct the development of the design requirements. Command of the design schedule to meet the project needs. Often participate in the selection of the A/E firms. Coordinate with A/E firms to develop earned value progress systems to measure progress by discipline (monitor work versus invoice amounts). Own design decisions and coordinate information flow between the design team and system owners. Responsible for ensuring the design meets approved intent through interactions between the design firm, design specialists, engineering tech center disciplines, and end user/customer. Clear articulation of want vs need for asset and facility requirements. Responsible for design activities and governance, resolving design-related problems. Examine areas of inefficiency and develop strategies for improvement to direct the design team to meet or improve on the design hours plan. Instruct the development of standard operating procedures, project delivery work instructions, and/or best practices related to design/verification and ensure they remain current with industry best practices. Influences the network in the adoption of those industry best practices. Review and approve along with the respective Project Manager the key design project personnel (both internal and external resources). Work with Engineering Tech Center resources and other key project team technical/constructability resources to address and resolve design issues, and issue formal reports accordingly. Influences key technical decision makers on issues of corporate significance. Ensures replication is achieved during design when applicable, even in new situations. Support the Project Manager for value engineering exercises efforts to maximize project opportunities and deliver significant site impact and directly contribute meaningful ways to reduce cost through design. Participate in KPI reviews/assessments. Participate in the selection of the verification professional services. Accountable for the development of the Project Verification Plan, Traceability Matrix, and risk assessments (not necessarily lead the execution). Coordinate verification for the Project Manager during the verification phase of the project. Accountable for the discrepancy tracking and management in the Verification phase and uses root cause investigation techniques to resolve problems. Basic Qualifications: BS in Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical strongly preferred) Minimum of 15 years manufacturing and/or engineering in support of pharmaceutical or API networks Ability to work at the site of the project on a weekly basis. This position reports through Indianapolis but is located at site of the supported project. Additional Preferences: Strong manufacturing and engineering background. Additional Information: Travel is required for this role (20%, 1-2 weeks/month until relocation to project site) Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response. Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $142,500 - $253,000 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. WeAreLilly

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