Sr Principal Engineer - MES

What You'll Be Doing

You will be part of Tech at Lilly MQ (Manufacturing and Quality), an organization that drives manufacturing operational excellence and productivity efforts through utilization of technology. The MES Sr Principal Engineer will play a crucial role in delivering the Manufacturing Execution Systems through common modules that enable manufacturing sites to deliver world class performance.

The role encompasses responsibility for both the architectural and technical components of the Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) solution, providing expert guidance and oversight in the design, implementation, and optimisation of MES architecture to ensure it aligns with the organisation's strategic objectives and operational requirements. A key part of the role is to establish and maintain the direction for Solution Architecture in collaboration with the global Group, including defining standards, best practices, and technical frameworks that steer the development and evolution of the MES modules.

How You'll Succeed

• Utilizes solid understanding of Manufacturing and Quality business processes to anticipate MES short term and future needs from an IT Architecture standpoint.
• Works with global Architects, Enterprise Architects, local IT teams and other global teams to identify solutions to complex problems related to MES.
• Sets direction through the formation of a strategic roadmap and evolution of the site design for API MES solution and systems interfaced to MES.
• Collaborates, influences and/or leads the definition of global IT support and/or delivery processes.
• Provides deep technical knowledge, monitors solution delivery projects for compliance with the defined reference architecture and proposes and facilitates proof-of-concepts.
• Collaborates with Enterprise Architects to research, identify, test, certify, select and introduce innovative technology products.
• Collaborates with the Data Management teams to ensure alignment with Data Architecture Standards.
• Actively collaborates with Cybersecurity and Protect Lilly teams to introduce operating principles for MQ IDS MES systems, interfaces and architecture.
• Ensure IT vendors understand the Cyber Security and Protect Lilly requirements and translate these into implementation specifications.
• Acts as interface between IT and Business Partners on large projects and programs from a technical perspective.
• Keeps outward focus to identify new trends and opportunities and maintains relationships with other large Pharma companies.
• Acts as coach/mentor of global and local MES team members regarding technologies, architecture and technical design.
• Leads and/or supports development of business cases related to MES.
• Proactively influence the business to drive value and implement the appropriate technical solutions.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
• 8+ years of experience in MES
• Strong knowledge with distributed S95 Level 3 solutions, commercial configurable software (COTS) suppliers, and business intelligence
• Strong technical skills including infrastructure, interfaces and configuration capabilities
• Experience in Pharma and GMP Manufacturing

Additional Preferences

• Experience managing programs/projects in the pharmaceutical business
• Previous experience in the startup of a new facility or clinical development manufacturing site
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess risks, manage trade-offs, and make sound decisions
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels
• Proven leadership experience in managing cross-functional teams
• Active participation in industry forums and standards organizations