Data Architect

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’s Purpose:

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 35,000 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 are looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

This is an opportunity you don’t want to miss!

Lilly is entering an exciting period of growth, and we are committed to delivering innovative medicines to patients around the world. Lilly is investing over $300 Million to create a new state-of-the-art manufacturing site for Gene Therapy, in Lebanon, Indiana. The brand-new facility will utilize the latest technology for Gene Therapy Manufacturing and Technology. This is an exciting once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help build and operate a new site. The Lilly Lebanon Advanced Therapeutic site will be built using the latest high-tech equipment, advanced highly integrated and automated manufacturing systems, and have a focus on minimizing the impact to our environment.

Main Purpose and Objectives of Position:

The Lilly Lebanon Advanced Therapeutic facility will be digitally enabled from start-up with fully digital and integrated production processes and systems. To support and enable the running of this plant, a robust data strategy and architecture is required. The architecture needs to include IT and OT data and be based on cloud technology. This role will have the responsibility of defining this data strategy and related architecture. They will need to work with the stakeholders and the site and in the global M&Q organization to ensure delivery of the solutions prioritized for Lilly Lebanon Advanced Therapeutics at start-up.  

The digital plant consultant is responsible for delivering, the architecture and setting up the teams and processes for its continued expansion, maintenance, and support. They are also responsible for delivery of the solutions utilizing this data architecture that will enable the efficient running of this facility.

Requirements for the Role:

• Deep Knowledge on Data Architecture and integration patterns.
• Demonstrated experience in design and delivery of manufacturing/business IDS solutions (MES, Data and Analytics etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to lead. Guide IDS and business reps on problem resolution and digital solution design and implementation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of plant operations required to ensure digital solutions meet business requirements.
• Ability to network both within site and at a global level.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a willingness to lead others through processes.
• Work with technology teams to define long-term data management strategy and capability roadmaps.
• Provide expert knowledge of data management principles, standards, and best practices to business and technology teams.
• Design conceptual and logical data architectures that enable the implementation of intended business outcomes and re-usable, data products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Embedded in site strategic initiatives working within IDS and with site stakeholders to develop digital plant vision and roadmaps to deliver this.
• Be an influential player of site leadership on digital strategy to ensure technology is seen as an enabler for site strategic initiatives.
• Provide input to Business Plan and site strategic exercises to drive progress on digital direction.
• Implement best practices for data governance, security, and compliance.
• Design and oversee the implementation of data integration processes to ingest, clean, and transform data from various sources.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of business processes at the site. Apply knowledge to digital solutions to support the business processes. Work with representatives across the site to analyze opportunities and implement solutions that maximize business value.
• Critically evaluate user requests and use technical and process knowledge to determine underlying true business needs.
• Collaborate with developers and subject matter experts to establish the technical vision and analyze trade-offs between usability and performance needs.
• Provide expertise and leadership in the development and integration of IT solutions that support systems and business processes.
• Develop or update project plans including the determination of project activities and milestones. Provided oversight of multiple project and communications status.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree/Masters in IT or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of work experience in pharma or equivalent environment & have worked in several different roles.
• Travel 10% to 15%

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provide input to Business Plan and site strategic exercises to drive progress on digital direction.
• Oversee activities of contractors and Lilly employees related to their assignments.
• Travel 10% to 15%

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