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Mid level small business relationship manager jobs go to professionals ready to own client portfolios end to end, deepen advisory relationships, and drive business outcomes with minimal oversight. Openings are concentrated across Science & Research, Banking & Financial Services, and Education, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Thermo Fisher Scientific, Northwest Bank, and Aon hiring at this level now.
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Lilly recently announced a $4.5 billion investment to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a new center for advanced manufacturing and drug development. The first-ever facility of its kind, combining research and manufacturing in a single location, the Medicine Foundry will allow Lilly to further develop innovative solutions to optimize manufacturing processes and increase capacity for clinical trial medicines, while also reducing costs and environmental impact.
The Area Engineer is the site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Small Molecules (SM) building and the associated ancillary systems within the FUME (Facilities, Utilities Maintenance & Engineering) organization. During the project phase, the Area Engineer will be a key player in the cross functional project team in assisting in the design, construction, commissioning, qualification, start-up and operational readiness of all systems associated within the Lilly Medicine Foundry’s SM building. During the day-to-day operation, the Area Engineer will be responsible for effectively, reliably, and cost consciously overseeing and maintaining the site’s SM building and associated ancillary systems.
This includes maintaining all systems in a state of compliance, in-control, and fit for use in order to meet the needs of internal customers and/or the business. The Area Engineer will also be responsible for driving continuous improvement initiatives and managing both annual operating expenses and local capital investments for either requested revisions and/or new functionality or capacity. The Area Engineer will also act as the single point of contact for all residents / customers associated with the SM building.
Responsibilities:
- Be the SME with a deep technical expertise in all systems under his/her responsibility, understanding their applications in pharmaceutical manufacturing, understanding flow charts and process parameters, and awareness of industry trends including but not limited to the following building systems:
- API Reactor Suite(s)
- Fixed reactors and condensers (50 – 500 gallons)
- Agitated Filter Dryers (AFD)
- Temperature Control Units (TCU’s)
- Solvent Filtering and Distribution
- High Potency API Production
- Level III containment
- ISO 8 environment
- Isolators and portable tanks
- Experimental Materials Lab (EML)
- Downflow booths
- Walk-In / bench top fume hoods
- Purified Water w/ Endotoxin Control (PWEC)
- Bulk solvent distribution within the SM building
- Gray / clean utility distribution within the SM building
- Primary and Secondary waste streams within the SM building
- Ensure the assigned processes are aligned with Industry and Lilly Standards
- Support risk assessment exercises using the different tools available (e.g. FMEA)
- Participate as required in teams, committees, or other groups and/or individually to achieve FUME’s departmental, site and/or company goals.
- Lead or participate in projects/changes for all the systems under his/her responsibility in the SM building including design, verification activities (IV/OV/PQ), as user representative for capital projects or delivery agent for local projects.
- Develop the proper documentation (URS (User Requirement Specifications), test cases, etc..) to demonstrate that systems are properly installed, qualified and started up and remain in a state of control.
- Contribute to the process resource assessment, capital plans, expense budgets, and prioritize as appropriate.
- Monitor all systems associated with the SM building and maintain KPI’s to assure that they are operating properly and in compliance with internal and external requirements.
- Act as the single point of contact for the SM building to ensure compliance related activities such as deviations, change controls and CAPA’s are resolved and implemented in conjunction with Operations, Process Engineering, Supply Chain, HSE and Quality Assurance.
- Collaborate within the FUME organization to implement efficient and effective maintenance and reliability techniques in alignment with global engineering standards.
- Apply “hands-on” problem solving skills in quickly and efficiently resolving equipment failures, troubleshooting, demonstrating RCA (Root Cause Analysis) lead investigator proficiency and guiding operations personnel in the resolution of system issues.
- Provide internal customer consultation and notifications on issues that involve critical utilities and equipment associated with the SM building.
- Assure that all necessary corrective / preventive maintenance items are identified on the proper tracking systems, and ensure activities are completed by the required dates.
- Provide technical assistance as necessary for FUME, HSE, Process Engineering and/or Operations personnel.
- Lead or participate in capital projects / changes for all systems under his/her responsibility in the SM building including project management, design, resource planning, budget adherence and Qualification/Verification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).
- Support internal and external inspections and investigations (including Quality and HSE)
- Maintain effective and efficient communications with appropriate customer groups
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (prefer ME, MET, Chem E)
- 5+ years of direct engineering experience of building, utility and chemical equipment related systems and their use in a manufacturing setting in an FDA regulated industry.
- Previous start up experience for new building and chemical equipment related systems.
- Understanding of agile engineering techniques used in the management of buildings, utilities and equipment.
- Previous equipment installation / commissioning / qualification experience.
- Engineering experience with manufacturing / chemical plant utilities.
- Engineering related project management experience.
- Experience with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems), U/BMS (Utility/Building Management Systems) and QMS (Quality Management Systems).
- Demonstrated office software skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, UMS, data historian) and collaboration sites.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of cGMP principles.
- Demonstrated high level of understanding of engineering concepts, 1st principles, and engineering functional standards.
- Strong technical aptitude and ability to train and mentor others.
- Temporary location in Carmel, Indiana.
- Permanent location at the new Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana.
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 (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$67,500 - $173,800
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.
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Mid Level Small Business Relationship Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level small business relationship manager job?
Position yourself by highlighting direct ownership of client relationships, not just support work. Emphasize measurable outcomes such as portfolio growth, retention rates, or revenue generated from your book of business. Applications that show you have independently managed small business accounts, resolved complex client issues, and contributed to cross-sell or upsell results stand out strongly at this level.
Which companies hire mid level small business relationship managers?
Companies hiring mid level small business relationship managers right now include Thermo Fisher Scientific, Northwest Bank, and Aon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Regional banks, credit unions, community lenders, and financial services firms with dedicated small business divisions are especially active at this experience level.
Are there remote mid level small business relationship manager jobs?
Yes, though many roles still favor in-person or hybrid arrangements given the client-facing nature of the work. About 20% of mid level small business relationship manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so options exist if flexibility is a priority while you search current listings.
How do I move up to a mid level small business relationship manager role?
Moving from entry level to mid level takes consistent ownership of progressively larger or more complex client accounts. Build depth in business credit analysis, cash flow advisory, or lending products depending on your sector. Demonstrating that you can retain clients, grow a portfolio without close supervision, and deliver measurable impact is what signals readiness for mid level responsibility.
Which industries hire the most mid level small business relationship managers?
Mid Level small business relationship manager roles concentrate in Science & Research, Banking & Financial Services, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely heavily on dedicated relationship professionals to retain small business clients, deepen product adoption, and support business growth at scale.