Advisor Research Scientist (Purification) - ADN RAMP Team

Role Summary

Advisor Research Scientist (Purification) on the ADN RAMP Team, leading the transfer of new molecules into production and advancing purification processes for peptides. The role supports site startups through direct technical execution, coaching of new staff, and collaboration across R&D and plant sites to ensure rapid, robust production transitions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful transfer of new molecules into production at Lilly sites
• Leverage internal and external expertise to improve existing production processes focused on purification of peptides
• Establish a world class methodology to ensure new manufacturing processes are robust, cost effective and can be transitioned safely and rapidly into production
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the state of the art of manufacturing and regulatory requirements and build these into our processes
• Develop strong working relationships with both R&D and plant sites to ensure success
• Serve as a member of multidisciplinary product development teams responsible for the commercial scale development of new processes. Direct laboratory activities and development of one or more junior staff members
• Participate in the Science Lead Team as part of scientific governance/oversight for Lilly sites
• Provide technical oversight to the Post Launch Optimization Team (PLOT) and other TS/MS technical projects. Be the technical steward on all products they are accountable for
• Define and lead TS/MS technical projects (experimental, modelling and/or production data analysis) to improve process control, yield, purity and/or productivity
• Demonstrated ability to commercialize and solve manufacturing problems; hands-on experience supporting production at multiple scales; collaboration across the value chain and locations

Qualifications

• Basic: BSc/MSc/PhD in Chemistry/Biochemistry or related science; BSc with 10+ years or MSc/PhD with 5+ years of industrial experience
• Deep technical interest and understanding in manufacturing operational excellence principles

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Collaborative skills with operations, automation, and other process teams
• Ability to coach others and influence without authority
• Ability to clarify and simplify complex issues
• Strong trust-building with peers and leaders

Education

• BSc/MSc/PhD in Chemistry/Biochemistry or related science discipline

Additional Requirements

• Willing to work off-shift hours as needed to support project milestones and training of new employees
• Significant travel may be required to current startup sites and potential short-term assignments across the network (including international relocations). Candidates must be mobile and flexible