Sr. Manager Third Party Risk Management - Third Party Management Office (TPMO)

Eli Lilly and Company; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking a Sr. Manager for their Third Party Management Office in Cork. This role involves leading the TPMO team, managing third-party risks, and ensuring operational efficiency. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working options

Healthcare benefits

Pension and life assurance

Subsidized canteen

Onsite gym

Travel subsidies

Parking

Educational Assistance

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in Third Party Risk Management or similar roles.
• Proven leadership and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Hire, lead, mentor, and develop the TPMO team.
• Manage daily operations and resource allocation.
• Establish and maintain relationships with all functional stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Aravo

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 work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those in need, improve disease understanding and management, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We prioritize putting people first and strive to make a positive impact worldwide.

Eli Lilly Cork comprises a talented, diverse team of over 2000 employees across 60 nationalities, delivering innovative solutions across various Business Service functions including Finance, Information Technology, Medical, and Clinical Trials. The campus in Little Island offers a premium workspace with flexible hybrid working options, healthcare, pension and life assurance benefits, a subsidized canteen, onsite gym, travel subsidies, and parking. Additional benefits include inhouse People Development services, Educational Assistance, and wellbeing initiatives under the ‘Live Your BEST Life’ program.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), ensuring representation across all ethnicities, nationalities, cultural backgrounds, generations, sexualities, disabilities, and genders. Our four pillars—EnAble, embRACE, LGBTQ+ & Ally, and GIN-Gender Inclusion Network—support this commitment. EnAble partners with the Access Lilly initiative to make our environment accessible and inclusive for all, fostering a disability-confident culture at Lilly Cork and beyond.

Join our team — Be Creative, Be an Innovator, and most of all, Be Yourself!

We collaborate extensively with third-party organizations to perform a wide range of activities. Managing risks related to privacy, information security, compliance, pricing, and IT is crucial, especially when engaging third parties.

The Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) organization oversees the Working with Third Parties program to ensure effective risk management throughout all lifecycle stages. The goal is to reduce third-party risk, enhance capabilities, drive consistency and efficiency, and lower costs.

The Sr. Manager – Third Party Management Office (TPMO) will enable engagement owners and third parties to execute the WwTP program through efficient processes, building strong relationships with IBU, Manufacturing & Quality, Corporate Commercial/G&A, Tech@Lilly, and LRL functions to integrate WwTP practices into their operations. The TPMO Manager will oversee team activities, ensuring high standards and fostering engagement to maintain a high-performing team and culture.

Managerial Responsibilities:

• Hire, lead, mentor, and develop the TPMO team to meet strategic and operational objectives.
• Partner with the TPRM Capabilities team on data analytics, KPIs, training, and digital strategy.
• Collaborate with the TPRM Global Process Owner and Internal Controls Owner for ongoing improvement initiatives.
• Support operational efficiency and process improvements across the wider team.
• Ensure the TPMO team is trained and qualified.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders and foster a culture of decision-making, risk-taking, and shared learning.

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Manage daily operations and resource allocation.
• Achieve operational goals with best-in-class processes and compliance.
• Lead and support TPMO service delivery, including intake, oversight, due diligence, findings management, and exits.
• Promote continuous improvement and effective communication.
• Ensure compliance and training are maintained.
• Drive operational efficiency and value across third-party engagements.

Stakeholder Management Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain relationships with all functional stakeholders.
• Provide oversight and reporting for third-party risk management.
• Collaborate with Data Insights to enhance reporting and decision-making.
• Work with the TPRM Hub and other TPMOs to develop capabilities.

Qualifications / Competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Proven leadership and project management skills.
• At least 3 years of experience in Third Party Risk Management or similar roles.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Experience with Aravo or similar risk management tools.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments, with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Business acumen and resourcefulness.

Lilly is dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the application process, please complete the workplace accommodation request form. Lilly is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on legally protected statuses.