Laboratory Equipment Support Group – Scheduler / Planner

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us. Overview: 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 and Position Overview 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 Laboratory Equipment Support Group (LESG) Scheduler / Planner supports the Laboratory Equipment Support Group (LESG) at the Foundry by coordinating and executing equipment maintenance and asset management activities. This role is responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance scheduling, CMMS data integrity, vendor coordination, and maintaining audit-ready equipment documentation in accordance with GMP/GxP and Lilly standards. Responsibilities Manage Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) activities for analytical instruments, including asset creation, location assignment, and preventive maintenance configuration. Plan, schedule, and track preventive and corrective maintenance (PM/CM) work orders to support equipment reliability and laboratory availability. Maintain accurate and compliant equipment records to support inspections, audits, and equipment lifecycle management. Coordinate and escort external service providers and vendors to perform equipment service or maintenance activities. Support equipment lifecycle activities including installation support, moves, modifications, and retirements. Perform biannual physical inventory of analytical equipment and reconcile discrepancies within CMMS. Collaborate with LESG Leads, Specialists, Technicians, System Owners, and Lab Operations partners to ensure timely execution of maintenance and scheduling activities. Basic Requirements: Associate’s degree in a scientific, engineering, technical, or operations-related field Experience working with CMMS systems for equipment asset management and maintenance scheduling. Working knowledge of GMP/GxP regulated laboratories or manufacturing environments. 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: Strong organizational, documentation, and time management skills. Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors. Experience supporting analytical laboratory equipment. Experience supporting audits, inspections, or regulatory readiness activities. Ability to work in a laboratory environment requires safe handling of chemicals, wearing appropriate PPE, and understanding other safety-related equipment or considerations. Demonstrated ability to drive and accept change. Good interpersonal skills and a sustained tendency for collaboration and teamwork. Ability to prioritize multiple activities and manage ambiguity for a team. Ability to work well within a diverse team and provide timely responses to requests/issues. Knowledge of cGMP compliance requirements for laboratory equipment/instruments. Experience managing contractors and escorting them Other Information: Initial location in Carmel, IN Permanent location at the new Lilly Medicines Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana. Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. #WeAreLilly 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.