Dominic J Montani
Associate Director
New Palestine,IN
Summary
Dynamic Associate Director with extensive expertise in pharmaceutical business practices, recognized for decisive leadership and strategic decision-making abilities. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and driving team success through strategic planning, project management, and stakeholder communication. Skilled in navigating high-stakes environments, leveraging AALAS certifications at the ALAT and LAT levels to ensure compliance and operational excellence. Graduated from the AALAS Institute for Laboratory Animal Management (ILAM) in 2011, bringing a wealth of knowledge and a results-oriented approach to every challenge.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Associate Director – Regional Vivarium Operations & Strategy
Eli Lilly and Company
08.2025 - Current
- Lilly Facility Manager for the Corporate Center Vivarium and regional vivarium operations and support.
- Operational oversight of facility maintenance, vivarium renovation projects and cage wash operations.
- Veterinary Resources and Toxicology budgeting, forecasting, PO creation, capital requests and invoicing.
- Led teams of up to 12 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on professional development opportunities and career progression paths within the company.
Associate Director
Eli Lilly and Company
01.2016 - 07.2025
- Third Party animal welfare due diligence for approximately 400 sites.
- Auditing third party facilities to ensure compliance with Lilly Principles for Animal Care and Use.
- Lilly Facility Manager for the Corporate Center Vivarium and regionally at the Boston Necco Vivarium.
- Established strong relationships with key industry partners, creating mutually beneficial opportunities for growth and collaboration.
Manager
Eli Lilly and Company
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Oversight of training operations for all animal users at the Corporate Center.
- Strategic operations within Veterinary Resources.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Education
Bachelors of Arts - General Studies
Indiana University
IN, USA01.2008
Business Foundations Certificate - Business
Indiana University
IN, USA01.2006
Skills
Team collaboration and leadership
Certification
RLAT
Timeline
Associate Director – Regional Vivarium Operations & Strategy
Eli Lilly and Company
08.2025 - Current
RLAT
10-2020
Associate Director
Eli Lilly and Company
01.2016 - 07.2025
Six Sigma Green Belt
12-2014
Manager
Eli Lilly and Company
01.2014 - 01.2016
RALAT
06-2004
Bachelors of Arts - General Studies
Indiana University
Business Foundations Certificate - Business
Indiana University
Awards And Publications
- Lilly HSE Excellence Award Winner, 2020 & 2024
- Lilly Innovator Award Top 100, 2020
- Indiana AALAS President’s Gavel Award, 2011
- National AALAS Meeting Poster titled Maintaining Proper Humidity Range in Fluctuating Climates, 2011
- National AALAS Technician Publication Award, 2010
- AALAS Tech Talk Publication - Management of Animal Welfare Issues following Retroorbital Blood Collection in Rats, 2008