Louis Somlai

Executive Director of Engineering & Group Leader @Eli Lilly and Company

Indianapolis, IN, US
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WORK HISTORY

Nov 2024 — Present

Executive Director of Engineering & Group Leader @Eli Lilly and Company

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Indianapolis, IN, US

I am a senior technical leader in connected drug delivery systems with a strong mix of technical expertise, leadership experience, and business insight. I excel at leading diverse cross-functional teams, managing complex projects, and delivering results on time and within budget.As a Group Leader, I oversee a team of scientists and engineers specializing in process engineering, process development, sustainability, and materials engineering. In this role, I foster a collaborative and innovative environment that empowers my team to excel. I am responsible for talent development, aligning team objectives with organizational goals, and ensuring the seamless integration of technical solutions to meet business needs.My deep understanding of industry trends and market dynamics enables me to develop effective strategies that drive growth and innovation. I am passionate about mentoring, continuous learning, and solving complex problems, with a commitment to advancing both individual and organizational success.

EDUCATION

1997 — 2003

The University of Southern Mississippi

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Polymer Science & Engineering

2009 — 2013

Delta State University

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

2003 — 2004

Case Western Reserve University

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Macromolecular Science & Engineering

1991 — 1997

University of Calgary

Bachelor's Degree, Applied Chemistry

SKILLS

PlasticsDmaicDesign of ExperimentsExtrusionPolymersInjection MoldingProduct DevelopmentR&DV&VSix SigmaContinuous ImprovementMedical DevicesCapaLean ManufacturingCorrective and Preventive Action (Capa)

ABOUT LOUIS SOMLAI

I am a senior technical leader in the Delivery Devices & Connected Solutions (DDCS) organization of Eli Lilly and Company. Medical Devices & Drug Delivery Systems are products of science, engineering, and medicine: 3 areas of enormous interest to me.I have 20+ years of research & development, commercialization, and manufacturing experience (end-to-end) in the areas of materials, container closure systems, medical devices, and drug delivery systems. Materials Engineering, Injection Molding & Extrusion (plastics transformation processes; plastics structure-property relationships) are my areas of subject matter expertise.Working collaboratively I have successfully driven product development, innovation, and continuous improvement within every organization I have worked.

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