ADME/SLOT Discovery Operations Scientist
Eli Lilly and Company
August 11, 2026
Remote friendly (Indianapolis, IN)
United States
Operations
Purpose
The ADME/SLOT Discovery Operations Scientist supports Lilly’s Specialized Science organization by executing and coordinating critical bioanalytical and operational activities that advance the ADME discovery portfolio, serving as a key operational resource for SLOT (Scientific Logistics and Oversight Team) and ADME Specimen Management.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate bioanalytical study activities with internal/external partners; track status and resolve issues.
- Manage intake, submission, and quality review of bioanalysis study requests and vendor deliverables.
- Prepare bioanalytical study reports (data compilation, analysis, summaries).
- Maintain data repositories/templates to organize, validate, and archive ADME discovery data.
- Reconcile vendor invoices and maintain financial tracking; confirm study completion.
- Partner with procurement, quality, and operations to support vendor oversight and compliance.
- Support functional planning/contracting (capacity planning, forecasting, resource alignment).
- Develop/maintain operational metrics, dashboards, and reporting; identify process improvements.
- Reconcile vendor contractual commitments vs. utilization; support governance (performance reviews, renewals).
- Maintain vendor relationships and escalate issues.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (preferably chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or pharmaceutical sciences).
- 3+ years’ experience in laboratory, CRO, or pharmaceutical operations.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Lilly does not sponsor work authorization/visas.
Preferred Skills/Experience
- ADME/bioanalysis/DMPK experience; familiarity with in vitro/in vivo studies (e.g., BEA, TK).
- LC-MS bioanalytical platforms/software (e.g., Analyst, Watson) and CRO data delivery workflows.
- CRO oversight/sponsor-vendor experience (invoice reconciliation, tracking, performance monitoring, process improvement, metrics).
- Project management; ability to manage concurrent activities and timelines.
- Data tools/systems (e.g., Mobius/Inventa, SAP Fiori, Smartsheet); RRL data loading workflows/enterprise platforms.
- Strong written documentation (SOPs, job aids, reports) and English communication.
Compensation & Benefits
- Anticipated wage: $66,000–$193,600.
- Eligible for company bonus (based on company/individual performance).
- Comprehensive benefits: 401(k), pension, vacation; medical/dental/vision/prescription; flexible benefits; life insurance; time off/leave; well-being benefits.
Application Instructions
- If you need accommodation to submit a resume, complete Lilly’s workplace accommodation request form: https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation
The ADME/SLOT Discovery Operations Scientist supports Lilly’s Specialized Science organization by executing and coordinating critical bioanalytical and operational activities that advance the ADME discovery portfolio, serving as a key operational resource for SLOT (Scientific Logistics and Oversight Team) and ADME Specimen Management.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate bioanalytical study activities with internal/external partners; track status and resolve issues.
- Manage intake, submission, and quality review of bioanalysis study requests and vendor deliverables.
- Prepare bioanalytical study reports (data compilation, analysis, summaries).
- Maintain data repositories/templates to organize, validate, and archive ADME discovery data.
- Reconcile vendor invoices and maintain financial tracking; confirm study completion.
- Partner with procurement, quality, and operations to support vendor oversight and compliance.
- Support functional planning/contracting (capacity planning, forecasting, resource alignment).
- Develop/maintain operational metrics, dashboards, and reporting; identify process improvements.
- Reconcile vendor contractual commitments vs. utilization; support governance (performance reviews, renewals).
- Maintain vendor relationships and escalate issues.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (preferably chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or pharmaceutical sciences).
- 3+ years’ experience in laboratory, CRO, or pharmaceutical operations.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Lilly does not sponsor work authorization/visas.
Preferred Skills/Experience
- ADME/bioanalysis/DMPK experience; familiarity with in vitro/in vivo studies (e.g., BEA, TK).
- LC-MS bioanalytical platforms/software (e.g., Analyst, Watson) and CRO data delivery workflows.
- CRO oversight/sponsor-vendor experience (invoice reconciliation, tracking, performance monitoring, process improvement, metrics).
- Project management; ability to manage concurrent activities and timelines.
- Data tools/systems (e.g., Mobius/Inventa, SAP Fiori, Smartsheet); RRL data loading workflows/enterprise platforms.
- Strong written documentation (SOPs, job aids, reports) and English communication.
Compensation & Benefits
- Anticipated wage: $66,000–$193,600.
- Eligible for company bonus (based on company/individual performance).
- Comprehensive benefits: 401(k), pension, vacation; medical/dental/vision/prescription; flexible benefits; life insurance; time off/leave; well-being benefits.
Application Instructions
- If you need accommodation to submit a resume, complete Lilly’s workplace accommodation request form: https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation