Associate - Labeling - US Printed Packaging Development

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: March 4, 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 Overview At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. The Printed Packaging Development (PPD) Team assures patients worldwide of safe and efficacious drug product labeling, through development of artwork to support product submissions and production packaging on time and according to regulatory and technical requirements. The Associate - Labeling is responsible for providing daily support, and artwork project management for packaging - Indianapolis Device Assembly and Packaging (IDAP), Concord, Lilly Research Triangle Park (RTP) and Drug Product External Manufacturing (DPEM). The Associate - Labeling works as a team member supporting multiple labeling functions to achieve timelines while providing BLUE project oversight and guidance. Responsibilities: Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely, and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals. Responsible for the management of BLUE projects, change controls and specifications following established cGMP processes and applicable procedures. Represent PPD department on product launch teams, product planning teams, supply chain/customer service, third parties, regulatory teams and global manufacturing teams. Work with various partners including regulatory, quality, marketing and packaging to ensure printed materials are produced in compliance with cGMP standards and meet all customer requirements. Coordinate communications with regulatory, quality, marketing, graphics, printer, and packaging to compile critical data (i.e., Regulatory Truth Copy, Branding / Country Specific Requirements and Technical Specifications), make key technical assessments and provide guidance ensuring printed materials are produced in compliance with cGMP. Effectively apply project management skills and available resources to prioritize and schedule work, ensuring all due dates and commitments are met. Communicate status of artwork creation / revision with management, project teams, print vendors, graphics and PPD team members. Collaborate with graphics and print suppliers to ensure the highest quality of artwork electronic files, and ensure materials are delivered on time and according to specifications. Provide technical coaching for labeling to packaging engineering, supply chain, regulatory, marketing and quality personnel to increase printed packaging development knowledge and to drive improved outcomes. Basic Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree required 3-5 years’ experience in MP, packaging, project management, SAP, Supply Chain Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1. Additional Preferences: Demonstrated experience in a GMP facility preferred Prior experience in pharmaceutical operations, packaging, cGMP quality control, printing, regulatory, or marketing. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team, or independently Ability to learn quickly, multi-task, and apply new skills. Computer skills (MS word, MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat, etc.) Solid project management, organization, and scheduling skills Strong technical skills related to packaging and / or printing Knowledge of Adobe Software Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work with constant changes, time pressure, interruptions, and distractions Knowledge and application of operation systems: BLUE, SAP, Veeva, and TrackWise Other Information: Position is day shift Monday through Friday, but second shift work may be required. Occasional overtime may be required, planned and unplanned, including weekends. Some travel may be required ( Training and qualification required and provided in the form of computer-based training, standard operating procedure reviews and on-the-job training. 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 $58,500 - $137,500 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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