Senior Manager Microbiology Laboratory (m/w/d)

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.

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 as:

Senior Manager Microbiology Laboratory (m/w/d)

Lilly is actively growing its manufacturing footprint globally to meet the needs of patients and deliver on our exciting future.  As a result, Lilly is looking for experienced quality assurance associates to support our growth in Alzey, Germany. This is an outstanding opportunity to deliver on new manufacturing investments and new pioneering technologies.

The Microbiology Laboratory lead is primarily responsible for managing microbiology testing in support of Parental Manufacturing in the Alzey site.

What tasks await you?

• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, leading safety initiatives, and working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals.

• Ensure and enforce compliance with all cGMP procedures, Quality Systems and Good Documentation Practices in the microbiology lab.

• Leading the laboratory personnel, give direction and set standards

• Supervise the activities within the microbiology labs, including but not limited to:

  • Perform microbiological testing for commercial product;

  • Manage analysis of EM samples

  • Managing of external testing activities

  • Method Verification according to pharmacopoeia guidelines

  • Participate in flow teams and process teams to ensure smooth collaboration with other departments;

  • Change management, Deviation management, Laboratory Investigations;

• Organizing the lab following lean principles;

• Ensure all the Analysts/Technician within the lab are properly trained.

• Build and maintain working relationships with microbiology testing labs across the Lilly network.

• Oversee QC laboratory equipment setup, qualification and operation

• Support regulatory submission and inspections.

How do you convince us?

• Masters degree or Bachelor’s (4-year) degree  with extensive relevant work experience in a science field related to microbiology.

• Minimum of 5-10 years of regulated industry experience in QC with demonstrated knowledge of related quality systems and regulatory requirements

• Experience with microbiology testing

• Previous experience with Laboratory IT systems such as MODA, LIMS and LES preferred

• Leadership experience

• Written and oral skills in German and English

• Participated in Regulatory inspections such as EMA, FDA

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of regulations as applicable to the pharmaceutical industry and related quality systems

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Management experience of third-party laboratories

• Ability to mentor / train others, share learning

Additional Information:

• Primary location is Alzey, Germany

• Ability to travel (approximately 10-20 %)

What can you look forward to with us?

• Pioneering spirit : Become part of a team of specialized professionals that will grow to up to 1,000 colleagues over the next three years.

• Innovation: You will work in a medical high-tech production facility equipped with the most advanced technology.

• Creative freedom : From the beginning, you will have the freedom to contribute your ideas and implement them in cross-functional teams.

• Development : We value the individual career development of our employees and ensure fair access to professional development worldwide through our "Corporate Lilly University."

• Financial benefits : In addition to your attractive salary, we offer you the option of an excellent company pension plan and other individual benefits.

Have we piqued your interest? Then please apply online with your complete application documents through our applicant portal. We look forward to your application!

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