Associate Director - Dry Platform Learning Architect

About the role

Lilly's Global Manufacturing and Quality Learning & Development (GMQLD) team delivers learning solutions for its Manufacturing and Quality organisations. The Learning Architect (LA) is a platform-specific learning professional who designs and maintains training for an entire manufacturing platform, working from platform sites or Indianapolis. The position starts with a 12-month contract, with the intention of converting to a permanent contract based on mutual fit.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop platform-specific training content within COE governance frameworks and global standards, covering 90% platform-level and 10% site-specific content as assigned by the Platform Lead.
• Partner with site Subject Matter Experts on curriculum development, applying process-based curricula principles and the three-layer content model (Global / Platform / Site).
• Ensure content is current, compliant and aligned with manufacturing process needs, and feed content gaps and site needs to the Platform Lead and COE.
• Pull global content from the COE as a foundation for platform curriculum and support learning equivalency, exception and substitution decisions in line with the Quality system.
• Work with the Platform Lead on L&D strategy, interface with the COE, collaborate with LEPs on site execution needs, and represent the platform in cross-functional forums, audits and governance reviews.
• Support Time to Qualification optimisation, OJT standardisation and data-driven improvements in curriculum effectiveness.

Required profile

• Fluency in Dutch and English, written and spoken.
• Bachelor's degree, or at least 10 years of equivalent relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a GxP-regulated environment.
• Expertise in Learning & Development, instructional design, or Manufacturing/Quality operations.
• Experience with curriculum design, learning management systems and GMP training requirements.
• Deep knowledge of platform-specific manufacturing processes (e.g. PFS, Cartridge, DAP/EM, Chemical, Biologics) and familiarity with Workday, SuccessFactors or similar HR/learning systems.

Required skills

• Process-based or competency-based curriculum architecture.
• Understanding of GxP, GMP, regulatory requirements and compliance training.
• Ability to work across multiple sites and time zones and strong collaboration with Quality, Operations and Engineering teams.

The position is site-based in Leiden with a 10% travel allowance; it is not remote. Full-time equivalent employees may be eligible for a company bonus, and Lilly offers a benefit programme including pension, vacation, healthcare, flexible benefits, life insurance and well-being benefits.