Engineer - Project Profiler - Facilities Delivery

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: January 7, 2026

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. Organization/Position Overview: As part of Global Facilities Delivery (GFD), the Project Profiler is responsible for understanding the needs and developing options for capital projects that will support manufacturing strategic agendas. Depending on candidate background, this position will focus on Parenteral and/or API network to develop options and build consensus between global engineering and manufacturing network leadership groups. In addition to known capital projects, Project Profiler provides input into various strategic assessments of different business opportunities within manufacturing networks. The Project Profiler participates in GFD governance processes between project launch and end of basic design to assure the optimum business solution continues to be developed and warranted changes of scope/capability are communicated/approved by stakeholders. Key Objectives/Deliverables The Project Profiler is responsible for the execution of the profiling/front-end-planning process for critical capital initiatives in manufacturing based on direction from the network leader. The profiling process includes: Ensuring business strategy and drivers for investment are clear Identifying functional unit stakeholders and the functional requirements Identifying the performance criteria that is required, formulating user requirements for capacity, capability, cost, etc. Developing a project concept, including block flow diagrams of the process, capacity analysis, technology/platform assessment, utilities/infrastructure required, and preliminary layouts. Estimate the cost and schedule required to accomplish the concept. Identifying and vetting of alternatives to achieve network goals The profiler: Collaborates with stakeholders (e.g. manufacturing strategy, supply chain, site leaders) and partners with outside firms as necessary to acquire benchmarking and industry information. Is responsible for creation of a file that outlines scope, estimate, schedule, and requirements for the potential project. Gains alignment and formal decision with business leaders via an Approval of Concept (AOC) meeting. Participates in Project Change Reviews and monitors on-going projects to assess execution versus the profile. Contributes to a capital planning database for major projects. Minimum Requirements: B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field. Minimum of 12 years manufacturing and/or engineering experience in support of pharmaceutical or API networks. Preferences: Able to balance an understanding of Lilly’s business with the ability to work at a technically detailed level when needed. Able to concisely communicate complex options to Executives with the purpose of decision making. Demonstrated good written and verbal communications skills. Capital Project experience or demonstrated ability to lead groups including internal and external resources. Able to tactfully challenge Lilly peers regardless of level. Able to work in an environment where limited or conflicting direction is given. Able to organize information, develop a plan for profile development, and then execute the plan hitting agreed to target dates. Able to set own priorities. Able to pursue optimum business solution arrived at by following the profiling process, versus pursuing recommendations that are advocated by people with a vested interest. Ability to influence senior level decision-makers and stakeholders who have differing opinions. Additional Information: Requires travel 5-20% 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 $129,000 - $209,000 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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