Sr. Director - TS/MS
Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Houston
Posted on: November 4, 2025
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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. Lilly is currently
constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for the production
of API molecules. This facility is intended to provide APIs for
current and future products, including new modalities. This is a
unique opportunity to be a part of the leadership team for the
startup of a manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will
help to build the organization, the facility and the culture to
enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations.
Position Overview The Senior Director of Technical
Services/Manufacturing Science (TS/MS) oversees the site’s TS/MS
function, ensuring it has the capacity, capabilities, and
leadership needed to support the manufacturing plan. This includes
administrative and technical leadership across small molecule,
oligonucleotide manufacturing, and TS/MS lab areas. The role is
part of the Lilly New Site Lead Team, which collectively sets and
implements the site’s strategic direction, builds organizational
capability, and manages cross-functional issues. The team focuses
on long-term business goals, adapts to evolving corporate and
external environments, and addresses challenges that span the
organization. Site & Technical Leadership Lead the technical agenda
for new Lilly site, including small molecule, oligonucleotide
manufacturing, and TS/MS lab operations. Shape medium- and
long-term site strategy as a member of the Site Lead Team. Oversee
all aspects of TS/MS, including new product introduction, process
development, and optimization. Ensure validated processes and
compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards. Maintain up-to-date
technical documentation and timely completion of reports. Strategic
& Cross-Functional Engagement Collaborate with Development teams to
assess new product opportunities. Govern technical aspects of CMOs
and build relationships with Synthetic Molecule Design and
Development. Contribute to strategic decisions for small molecule
and oligonucleotide business planning and execution. People
Development & Resource Management Ensure TS/MS has the necessary
resources and facilities to operate effectively. Mentor and coach
team members in leadership, business, and technical areas. Support
performance management, training, and career development for TS/MS
staff. Basic Qualifications PhD in applicable related science or
engineering discipline (Chemistry/Biochemistry preferred) 10 years
of experience in a leadership role managing operations within the
pharmaceutical industry Additional Preferences Deep knowledge of
cGMPs and their application to manufacturing operations Strong
ability to build effective relationships across all levels is
highly valued. The candidate should be able to collaborate with the
Site Leadership Team to align with corporate objectives and
communicate effectively throughout the organization Experience
leading high-performing, engaged teams and fostering a strong team
culture that supports a safe and successful work environment 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 $ - $ 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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