Associate Director-Test-Methods/Systems-IDM
Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: February 5, 2026
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Job Description:
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. The Associate Director -
Test Methods/Systems - IDM will be a key leader responsible for the
strategic development, implementation, and oversight of test
methods and systems within Eli Lilly's Information and
Digitalization Manufacturing (IDM) organization. This role ensures
robust and compliant testing strategies to support the integrity
and reliability of manufacturing systems and data, directly
impacting product quality and patient safety. Job Responsibilities:
* Lead the design, development, and validation of innovative test
methods and strategies for IDM systems, including MES, SCADA, LIMS,
and other manufacturing IT/OT platforms. * Drive the selection,
implementation, and continuous improvement of testing tools,
automation frameworks, and test data management solutions. *
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT,
Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs, to define testing
requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives and
regulatory expectations (e.g., GxP, CFR Part 11). * Develop and
maintain comprehensive test plans, protocols, and reports for
various system lifecycle phases, from development through
deployment and ongoing maintenance. * Oversee the execution of
testing activities, including functional, integration, performance,
and validation testing, ensuring adherence to established
procedures and quality standards. * Mentor and provide technical
guidance to a team of test engineers and specialists, fostering a
culture of excellence and continuous learning. * Lead efforts to
identify and mitigate risks associated with test methods and
systems, implementing proactive measures to prevent quality issues.
* Stay abreast of industry best practices, emerging technologies,
and regulatory changes related to software testing, manufacturing
IT, and data integrity. * Contribute to the development and
refinement of IDM testing policies, standards, and procedures. *
Manage vendor relationships for testing tools and services,
ensuring effective collaboration and delivery. Job Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems,
Engineering, or a related technical field. A Master's degree is a
plus. * Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in software testing,
quality assurance, or validation roles within a regulated industry
(e.g., Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Devices). * At least
3-5 years of experience in a leadership or management role,
overseeing testing teams or significant testing initiatives. * Deep
understanding and hands-on experience with manufacturing IT/OT
systems such as MES (e.g., Rockwell PharmaSuite, Werum PAS-X),
SCADA, DCS, LIMS, or similar systems. * Proven expertise in
developing and implementing robust test methodologies, including
test automation strategies and frameworks. * Strong knowledge of
GxP regulations, 21 CFR Part 11, Data Integrity principles, and
other relevant industry standards for computerized systems
validation. * Experience with various testing tools and
technologies (e.g., Azure DevOps, HP ALM, Selenium, UFT, JIRA,
SQL). * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making
skills. * Exceptional communication (written and verbal) and
interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate
with diverse stakeholders. * Ability to manage multiple projects
simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced
environment. Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the
United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support
for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role. 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 $123,000 -
$180,400 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
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