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. Key Objectives + Provide Global technical oversight for packaging materials in Contract Manufacturing (as it relates to primary and secondary packaging) including the following: + Supporting product launches – provide technical leadership for the launch of new products at Contract Manufacturers. This includes accountability for materials selection, design, technical transfer, and packaging process consulting to the Project Team. + Field Study Packaging Support (as needed). + Identification, evaluation, and assessment of new technologies for packaging equipment and printed materials. + Development of packaging best practices and/or packaging functional standards that enable global replication of processes, equipment, and systems. + Continuous improvement initiatives. + Knowledge Sharing – Provide ongoing technical support to packaging site engineering groups globally. + Global Technical Support - Provide packaging technical support to all Lilly Contract packaging operations with respect to materials, equipment and processes. + Consultation – Assist packaging sites globally with technical evaluation, technology assessments, technical transfers, and specific problem resolution including troubleshooting and root cause analysis. + Assist in technical assessments of Contract packaging operations and packaging material suppliers. + Provide consultation in support of capital projects involving packaging equipment and/or facilities, as needed, including due diligence reviews. + Project Management – Provide Project Management to Global Contract Manufacturing projects involving packaging decisions, standardization, changes or improvement opportunities when needed. + Ensure schedules adhere to critical milestones and deadlines. + Technical problem solving for issues that arise and troubleshoot appropriately. + Engaging across Networks for best practices and standardization. + Create requests for capital when needed and manage the capital project. + Mentorship – Provide ongoing support and mentorship to newer hires in the organization for coaching in building technical skills and guidance with career aspirations.​ Basic Qualifications + Bachelor's degree in Engineering or another STEM-related field (preferably Package Engineering) + Experience with printed packaging development, packaging specifications, asset delivery/Commissioning & Qualification processes, product/package stability, and packaging components. + 3 - 5 years of experience at front-line pharmaceutical packaging sites, preferably as Packaging Engineer. + Experience with vendor management, including selection & qualification. Additional Skills/ Preferences + Familiarity with technology advances in packaging. + Capable of managing and balancing multiple initiatives concurrently. + Project management experience. + Familiarity with conducting due diligence facility reviews. + Strong problem-solving skills. + Excellent self-management and organization skills. + Strong teamwork and collaboration skills + Ability to drive change through influence + Applied knowledge of project management tools and processes Additional Information + Domestic and likely some international travel required (10 – 25%). + Will require occasional work in a manufacturing environment. + Safety equipment and /or gowning may be required. 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 $64,500 - $167,200 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