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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

• Quality Control Environmental Monitoring (m/w/d)

What tasks await you?

The QC Environmental Monitoring Lead will assist management in coordination of environmental monitoring activities to be performed in support of Parenteral Operations and routine facility monitoring requirements.

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

• Assist management in providing oversight of the QC Environmental Monitoring Technicians during the day-to-day activities, including any non-routine day-to-day activities (i.e., Media Fills, EM PQs) that may arise based on production needs.

• Assist management in coordinating environmental monitoring activities for the QC Environmental Monitoring Technician(s).

• Perform technical training and mentor QC Environmental Monitoring Technicians through formal process/program.

• Provide shift support for QC Environmental Monitoring Technicians when non-routine events occur and escalate to management as required.

• Assist with authoring Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instruction documentation.

• Adhere to and promote compliance of all safety and quality standards.

• Perform environmental monitoring of classified manufacturing areas for Parenteral Operations activities.

• Perform utility sampling and analysis for manufacturing and QC laboratory

How do you convince us?

• Master’s 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 ability in performing environmental monitoring techniques including, but not limited to viable surface monitoring, viable and non-viable air monitoring, compressed air monitoring, and water (potable, purified water, water for injection, clean steam) collection and analysis.

• 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

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• High level of experience with cGMP requirements, compliance, and regulatory guidance associated with a cGMP Pharmaceutical Manufacturing facility.

• Possess strong interpersonal skills and teaching/coaching experience.

• Possess oral and written communication skills for communicating to employees, management, and other departments.

Additional Information:

• Primary location is Alzey, Germany

• On-site presence required

• 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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