Associate Director – Chemical Platform Learning Architect

Eli Lilly and Company

. Design and develop platform-specific training content within COE governance frameworks and global standards .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $127,500 - $187,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Learning & Development and instructional design within regulated environments, focusing on curriculum development aligned with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and compliance standards. Proficient in leveraging data to enhance curriculum effectiveness and optimize qualification outcomes across multiple sites.

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Curriculum DesignLearning Management SystemsGood Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Regulatory ComplianceCollaboration with Quality and Operations Teams

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Hard Skills

Instructional DesignProcess-Based Curriculum ArchitecturePlatform-Specific Manufacturing ProcessesDigital Learning ToolsOn-the-Job Training (OJT) Standardization

Soft Skills

Strong Collaboration SkillsAbility to Work Across Multiple Sites and Time Zones

Tools & Technologies

WorkdaySuccessFactorsLearning Management Systems

Industry Keywords

GxPRegulated EnvironmentManufacturing OperationsQuality OperationsCurriculum Effectiveness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop platform-specific training content within COE governance frameworks and global standards
Address 90% platform-level content and 10% site-specific needs, as assigned by the Platform Lead
Partner with site Subject Matter Experts on curriculum development
Organize content by manufacturing process with task-level qualification
Align curriculum with the Global / Platform / Site three-layer content model
Maintain content within COE standards, governance frameworks, and compliance requirements
Escalate content gaps and site needs to the Platform Lead and COE
Pull global content from the COE as the foundation for platform-specific curriculum
Support learning equivalency, exception, and substitution decisions within the Quality system
Partner with the Platform Lead on L&D strategy and business priorities across platform sites
Interface with the COE for standards, governance, and cross-platform alignment
Collaborate with LEPs to understand site-specific execution needs and inform curriculum updates
Represent the platform in cross-functional forums, audits, and governance reviews
Identify training burden, content redundancy, and qualification bottlenecks to support Time to Qualification optimization
Contribute to OJT standardization across platform sites
Use data to identify improvements in curriculum effectiveness and qualification outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
5+ years' experience in a regulated environment
Area or functional specific expertise in Learning & Development, instructional design, and Manufacturing/Quality operations
Experience with curriculum design, learning management systems, and GMP training requirements
Strong understanding of GxP and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), regulatory requirements, and compliance training
Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas
Deep knowledge of platform-specific manufacturing processes, such as PFS, Cartridge, DAP/EM, Chemical, or Biologics
Experience with process-based or competency-based curriculum architecture
Ability to work across multiple sites and time zones
Strong collaboration skills with Quality, Operations, and Engineering teams
Experience with digital learning tools, DOJT, or OJT standardization
Familiarity with Workday, SuccessFactors, or equivalent HR/learning systems
English proficiency, written and verbal

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company bonus depending on company and individual performance
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Prescription drug benefits
Flexible benefits, including 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, including employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities
10% travel percentage