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About the Katwijk Site

Eli Lilly is investing €2.6 billion in a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Katwijk, Netherlands. This facility will produce oral medicines for cardiometabolic health, neuroscience, oncology, and immunology, incorporating next-generation manufacturing technologies, including dock-to-dock automation, paperless manufacturing, and process analytical technology, while achieving carbon neutrality and zero waste to landfills.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership

• Develop the recruitment, training and start-up strategy for manufacturing operations, aligning with Site and Corporate objectives.
• Develop vision and operational discipline across process and flow teams according to Manufacturing Standards as defined by Eli Lilly.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with production plan, headcount, expenses, capital projects, and plant objectives.
• Foster teamwork and ensure personnel have adequate resources.
• Drive initiatives that improve efficiency, quality, and productivity across manufacturing processes. 
• Cross-functional collaboration – Work closely with other departments (e.g. Engineering, Science, Quality, Safety, etc) to ensure seamless operations and communication.
• Develop and implement plans to ensure a reliable and resilient manufacturing process and supply.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Quality Corporate Policies.
• Oversee validation protocols, change management, and deviation investigations.
• Ensure product complaints are investigated with documented action plans.
• Maintain qualification of the department, premises, and equipment.
• Ensure production records are properly evaluated and authorized.

People Management

• Evaluate personnel and ensure professional development.
• Administer performance plans for direct reports and ensure a consistent approach within his/her area of responsibility.
• Ensure individualized training plans are assigned and completed.
• Coordinate human resources planning and objectives.
• Approve attendance records for direct reports.
• Mentor and develop leaders, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Environmental Health & Safety

• Ensure compliance with EHS regulatory agencies and EHS Corporate Policies.
• Integrate EH&S requirements into business planning processes.
• Establish metrics monitoring for inspections, training, incidents.
• Model desired safety culture through actions and decisions.
• Conduct regular management audits of areas.
• Ensure compliance with environmental standards and waste management.

System & Documentation Management

• Ensure proper use of manufacturing systems (equivalent to Regulus, Apogee, SAP).
• Maintain current SOPs, APRs, and PQEs.
• Report process discrepancies immediately.
• Ensure compliance with action plans from audits and self-inspections.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Science.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years in production, engineering, technical services, or supply chain (At least 10 years in the pharmaceutical or chemical synthesis industry with a strong focus in manufacturing operations); 5 of those years should be in management positions)
• Language: Ideally bilingual (English/Dutch preferred).
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of computerized systems, GMP documentation, and EH&S regulations.  Experience in different pharmaceutical manufacturing platforms (e.g. oral solid dosage, chemical synthesis, API manufacturing, etc).

Additional Requirements

• Available to work rotating shifts.
• Available to travel domestically and internationally.
• Strong leadership and team coordination capabilities.

Critical Requirements:

• Must be willing to relocate to commutable sustainable distance to Katwijk, Netherlands (site-based role).

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