Automation Project Manager

Job Title: Automation Project Manager

Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Location: Lebanon, IN (On-site)

Contract Duration: Long-Term Contract

Summary:

We are currently seeking an experienced Automation Project Manager to support a major pharmaceutical manufacturing expansion project with Eli Lilly in Lebanon, IN. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing facility supporting both large-molecule biologics (GLP-1 injectable products) and small-molecule oral solid dose manufacturing.

This role will support the Corporate Engineering Automation Team during the Detailed Design, Build, Start-Up, and Testing phases of the facility while working closely with the Lead Automation Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Support automation project execution through Detailed Design, Build, Start-Up, and Testing phases

Contribute to automation deliverables including:

Automation strategies & narratives

Cost estimates & schedules

System architecture documentation

I/O lists & interface definitions

Vendor documentation & technical specifications

Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, IT teams, A/E firms, system integrators, and OEM vendors

Support automation system selection, design reviews, and risk assessments

Assist in validation planning and execution strategies to ensure systems meet regulatory and business requirements

Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and start-up readiness

Ensure compliance with GMP, data integrity, safety, cybersecurity, and quality standards

Track project milestones, risks, and dependencies while providing project updates to leadership

Required Qualifications:

8 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry

Experience supporting automation systems in GMP manufacturing environments

Strong knowledge of MES, BMS, Historians, and data systems

Experience with Emerson DeltaV, Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley, DCS/PLC systems Understanding of GMP environments, validation, and data integrity principles

Experience supporting capital projects, ideally greenfield pharmaceutical facilities

Exposure to design, build, commissioning, start-up, FAT, and SAT phases

Strong technical documentation and communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Experience:

Greenfield pharmaceutical manufacturing projects

API, biologics, or oral solid dose manufacturing experience

Multi-stakeholder project coordination in regulated environments