Advisor – Drug Delivery Device Development

Role Summary

Advisor – Drug Delivery Device Development. We are seeking an expert device development engineer to develop and advance next-generation delivery devices for subcutaneous delivery and new routes of administration, from innovation through design control. This role supports Lilly's Drug Delivery and New Product Innovation group focused on injection devices, novel drug delivery technologies, nanomedicine, and connected devices to improve patient care.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Therapeutic Areas and Discovery groups to anticipate needs and define requirements.
• Lead the development of system-level solutions to stakeholder needs; map and execute technical strategy.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to define requirements for medical devices and combination products.
• Create and test prototypes for injection devices; identify, develop and evaluate internal and external technologies that may address stakeholder needs; assist in developing best practices and processes for technology assessment.
• Partner with best-in-class CROs for preclinical testing - lead/contribute to protocol design, plan, schedule and execute studies, analyze and interpret results and communicate to relevant stakeholders.
• Participate in, lead and/or manage cross-functional teams, providing technical input, guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback.
• Develop/train junior team members as needed.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders as needed.

Qualifications

• Required: BS in engineering or a related field; Advanced degree preferred.
• Required: Minimum 7 years of experience in technical leadership or similar roles
• Required: Minimum 5 years of experience in concept generation, designing, prototyping, developing, analyzing and integrating electromechanical systems
• Required: Excellent communicator and collaborator with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Required: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to find innovative solutions to complex technical challenges.
• Required: Expert user of Mechanical and/or Electrical CAD, e.g. SolidWorks, Altium, or equivalent.
• Required: Proficient in scripting (LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB etc.) for data acquisition, instrument control and data analysis.
• Required: Proficiency in design controls and quality systems in a regulated industry.
• Required: Working knowledge of software and hardware development methodologies, technologies, and best practices.
• Required: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively manage competing priorities.
• Preferred: Proficiency in predictable project execution frameworks and tools, such as Agile, Scrum, or Kanban.
• Preferred: A track record of successfully leading and managing cross-functional teams in agile development environments.

Education

• BS in engineering or a related field; advanced degree preferred.