Eli Lilly and Company · 6 days ago
Associate Director - GMQLD - Central & Site Functions
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$128K/yr - $187K/yr
5+ years expEli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, dedicated to discovering and delivering life-changing medicines. The Associate Director of GMQLD will drive learning and capability-building initiatives within the Manufacturing and Quality organizations, ensuring training effectiveness and alignment with industry benchmarks to support operational excellence.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
No H1B
Responsibilities
Implement and influence the global MQ L&D learning strategy, embedding it into manufacturing, quality, and operational excellence initiatives
Set and supervise performance standards in alignment with global leading industry benchmarks
Translate regulatory requirements and quality expectations into actionable learning plans
Act as a champion for a modern learning culture, shifting away from traditional document-based training toward interactive, digital, and experiential learning solutions
Drive learning effectiveness measurement using real-time data and analytics to ensure programs deliver measurable business impact, including:
% on-time completions (all GMP curricula and critical roles)
% learners overdue, with aging buckets
Time-to-qualification and requalification compliance
Curriculum health (% reviewed on time, % content in currency)
Training-related audit observations and CAPA recurrence rates
Training effectiveness metrics tied to deviation trends and right-first-time documentation
Forecasting training load
Mapping training reduction
Partner with Manufacturing and Quality to integrate training metrics into site, network and global business reviews
Design and implement function-specific L&D solutions that support compliance, manufacturing excellence, and employee development, including foundational capabilities across M&Q (including QMS I3)
Provide continuous improvement strategies for the design and delivery of curricula, content and qualification programs across M&Q
Partner cross-functionally with Quality, Operations, HR, and Technical Training teams/SMEs to embed a learning mentality across functions
Advocate for technology-enabled learning, including AI, immersive simulations, digital academies and just-in-time learning solutions
Collaborate with site and central function leadership to ensure training aligns with business priorities and learner capability gaps enabling ongoing growth across M&Q
Represent MQ L&D in global inspections and audits, serving as a subject matter authority on compliance and learning systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree minimum
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Development, Data Analytics and Manufacturing Training with a focus on regulated environments
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
Preferred
Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), regulatory requirements, and compliance training
Experience in governance, audit readiness, and inspection preparedness related to training programs
Expertise in modern learning methodologies (e.g., competency-based training, AI-driven learning platforms, immersive technologies)
Strong customer leadership skills, with experience partnering across Operations, Quality, HR, Global L&D functions
Strong business insight with ability to link training outcomes to operational and quality performance
Familiarity with learning technologies, LMS, digital learning tools and AI-driven analytics
Exceptional communication, influencing and organisational change skills
Experience working with Lilly Manufacturing and Quality or GMP-regulated environment (strongly preferred)
Master's degree in Instructional Systems Technology, Performance Technology, Adult Learning, Human Resources, or related experience/education
Experience leading learning transformation initiatives in a manufacturing environment
Certification in learning and development (CPTD, ATD or similar) is a plus
Experience implementing skills-based training and workforce upskilling initiatives
Ability to lead and influence others at all levels, with and without authority, particularly on broad and sophisticated issues
Ability to work cross-functionally, cross-culturally, and with individuals at all levels across a matrixed organization
Ability to think strategically, successfully navigate ambiguity and complexity, solve problems, and implement
Ability to effectively partner globally
Organizational change experience
Ability to perform data analysis and construct significant insights that drive decisions and strategic plans
Human Performance Improvement (HPI) Certification
Benefits
Company bonus
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
Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)
Company
Eli Lilly and Company
We're a medicine company turning science into healing to make life better for people around the world.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.5M2024-02-12Post Ipo Debt· $6.5M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
David Ricks
Chair, CEO
Lucas Montarce
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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