Advisor - Process Development

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Come join the exciting Gene Therapy Process Development team at Eli Lilly! We are responsible for inventing, characterizing, and advancing our novel gene therapy platform for a myriad of clinical applications. Our team works cross-functionally within our organization across multiple therapeutic areas and platforms. Our goal is to deliver on the promise of gene therapy to patients around the world.

The Lilly Genetic Medicine Team is seeking an experienced scientist to join our fast-paced, interdisciplinary team as we leverage novel genetic-based therapeutic modalities to enhance and advance the Lilly portfolio. The successful applicant will utilize their core knowledge and technical expertise to enable the next generation of AAV gene therapy. Key facets of the role include working on progressing an innovative preclinical portfolio, help create the future of AAV technology with focus on upstream production platform research in gene therapy, and interface with manufacturing scale-up teams. We are looking for creative and energetic problem solvers to work in a multidisciplinary team across the breadth of the Lilly organization to achieve the company’s objectives for future pipeline growth and value for the patient.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead research projects that drive innovation of AAV production and develop platform processes
• Design and execute experiments to optimize upstream processes in transient or stable systems
• Support the production and characterization of engineered AAV capsids, including variant screening, titer optimization, product quality, and expression profile.
• Operate and optimize suspension cell culture in shake flasks and small-scale bioreactors (e.g., AMBR250, BioStat, BioBLU, HyPerforma).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with vector design, purification, analytical, nonclinical, and/or manufacturing teams to own and monitor end-to-end process performance.
• Assist in lab capability building to improve throughput or efficiency
• Effectively coach scientists to develop their critical thinking and technical skills
• Author technical reports, development protocols, and regulatory-supporting documentation.
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• PhD in cell biology, molecular biology, or scientific field with 0+ years, Masters with 5+ years, or Bachelors with 10+ years of relevant experience with a degree in a scientific discipline (cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemical engineering). Hands on experience with AAV production or AAV biology is required.
  
  
  

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Experience in cell and molecular biology
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Creative thinking, high level of ownership, multitasking in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  
  
  

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

$133,500 - $217,800

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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