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Research Capital & Site Operations Manager

Summary

This role sits where capital planning meets day-to-day lab operations. You’ll decide where capital dollars go, keep our research sites running, and manage the vendors and facilities that make the science possible. Your job is to make sure labs have the equipment, supplies, and services they need, and that our space and infrastructure keep pace as discovery programs grow. You’ll weigh cost, risk, and impact, then turn those calls into clear plans. The goal is simple: researchers spend their time on discovery, not on broken equipment or unresolved facility issues.

Roles and Responsibilities of the Position:

• Identify and manage external vendors across multiple functions within the facility operation to ensure alignment with LRL and Oncology department heads and scientists.
• Responsible for oversight of the installation and qualification of laboratory equipment.
• Work with the LRL HSE and IT department teams on strategy, long-term planning, new construction, and project execution.
• Manage and review service contracts.
• Oversee the design, construction and occupancy of laboratory and office spaces for the LRL employees on site.
• Check completed work by vendors and contractors.
• Contribute to the creation of Site Operational Budgets and annual Site Capital Budgets for LRL. Ensure site budgets are managed and maintained. Provide budget forecasts for site as required.
• Frequent contact and interaction with department heads, outside agencies/architects, and government and municipal representatives.
• Allocate office space according to needs of LRL personnel.
• Keep financial and non-financial records.
• Forecast, allocate, and supervise the financial and physical resources of the facility management.
• Recommend maintenance, mechanical, electrical, and facility design modifications.
• Prepare cost estimates for moves and equipment.
• Ensure that the facility is clean and maintained according to company policy and procedures.
• Negotiate bids and contracts for third-party services.
• Manage and coordinate work with 3rd-party vendors including tracking work order completion, vendor and client follow up, validating/approving subcontractor invoices.
• Oversee the implementation of Health, Safety and Environmental programs for LRL and Oncology personnel on site.
• Conduct and document regular Facilities & HSE inspections.
• Manage the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet the required health and safety standards.
• Support preparing for, responding to and taking corrective action for HSE or other site audits.
• Maintaining a safe work environment for all employees.
• Serve as emergency response coordinator for LRL Operations and attend site emergency preparedness meetings.
• Maintain regular communication with building landlord, staying current on building requirements that could impact LRL Operations.
• Other duties as required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2+ years’ experience managing facilities, laboratories, or site operations
• Experience selecting, managing, and negotiating with external vendors and contractors
• Experience managing vendors and internal stakeholders so resources line up with research needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with facilities and operations in a research setting, including capital projects
• Experience leading medium-sized projects with moderate risk and resource demands
• Understanding of capacity planning, including matching space and equipment to project demand
• Comfort using collaboration tools to coordinate work across teams

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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 $66,000 - $157,300.

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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