Associate Vice President - Global Facilities Delivery Projects

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multibillion-dollar, complex capital projects from site acquisition and government negotiations through operational verification.
• Manage a staff of exempt-level employees, including workload assignments, development plans, and compensation reviews.
• Develop and maintain safety and environmental execution plans to ensure compliance for all project personnel and contractors.
• Communicate effectively with governance teams, business partners, and stakeholders to align project delivery with business objectives.
• Represent Lilly values to external partners and the community while fostering a positive culture on worksites.
• Drive continuous improvement in cost, schedule, and quality throughout all delivery stages.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience successfully delivering multibillion-dollar projects from inception to completion.
• Proven experience managing greenfield projects.
• Willingness to relocate and travel internationally (approximately 15% to 30%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in disciplines such as Automation, construction quality, project controls, safety, and scheduling.
• Multibillion-dollar project management experience specifically within manufacturing facilities (e.g., Bulk API, sterile products, or devices).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent technical certification.
• Competency in one or more foreign languages.
• Demonstrated ability to influence organizations and personnel without direct administrative responsibility.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Company-sponsored 401(k) and pension programs.
• Vacation benefits and various paid time off options.
• Life insurance and death benefits.
• Flexible benefits including healthcare or dependent day care spending accounts.
• Employee assistance programs and well-being benefits.

About the Company

Eli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader dedicated to discovering and bringing life-changing medicines to patients worldwide. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Lilly unites caring with discovery to improve the understanding and management of disease and support communities through philanthropy.