Drug Product Manufacturing Scientist - Advanced Therapies Manufacturing
Eli Lilly and Company
August 23, 2026
On-site
Lebanon, IN
Operations
Position Description
Drug Product Bioprocess Scientist – Technical Services/Manufacturing Scientist (TS/MS)
Responsible for providing technical support for the development, implementation, and execution of compliant manufacturing of gene therapy drug product (initial focus: formulation, media & buffer preparation, drug product filling & packaging, and visual inspection operations; from facility startup through validation and commercial manufacturing).
Key Objectives/Deliverables
- Provide technical support for TS/MS activities (tech transfer, process validation, investigation, media & buffer recipe, formulation, filling & packaging, visual inspection)
- Apply scientific principles for gene therapy drug product manufacturing (chemistry, equipment, aseptic processes, container closure systems)
- Address and resolve formulation issues
- Own/steer media and buffer preparation formulations
- Prepare/review/approve technical documents (change controls, regulatory submissions, deviation investigations, validation protocols & summary reports, processing records, process descriptions, annual reports)
- Support/lead TS/MS technical projects to improve startup, process control, yield, product quality and/or productivity; implement technical process changes
- Develop/monitor statistically based real-time process variability/capability metrics
- Support daily manufacturing operations via process knowledge and data analysis
- Serve as technical interface external to the Lebanon site; provide audit support as needed
- Work/lead cross-functional teams; ensure safe working environment
Basic Requirements
- BS in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related quantitative field
- 3+ years cGMP manufacturing experience (Operations, Validation, TS/MS, Engineering, or Quality Assurance)
- 3+ years parenteral drug product manufacturing (formulation, tech transfer, visual inspection, statistical trending/analysis, process risk assessment e.g., FMEA)
- Authorized to work in the U.S. full-time; Lilly does not sponsor work authorization/visas
Additional Preferences
- In-depth gene therapy manufacturing knowledge; AAV formulation/media/buffer experience
- Solution filling and/or isolator technology; serialization/packaging experience
- Interpersonal/teamwork, self-management/organization, strong oral/written communication
- Data trending/analysis; complex data problem-solving; cross-functional leadership
Compensation/Benefits (if applicable)
- Anticipated wage: $66,000 - $171,600; company bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits (401(k), medical/dental/vision, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off/leave, well-being benefits).
Drug Product Bioprocess Scientist – Technical Services/Manufacturing Scientist (TS/MS)
Responsible for providing technical support for the development, implementation, and execution of compliant manufacturing of gene therapy drug product (initial focus: formulation, media & buffer preparation, drug product filling & packaging, and visual inspection operations; from facility startup through validation and commercial manufacturing).
Key Objectives/Deliverables
- Provide technical support for TS/MS activities (tech transfer, process validation, investigation, media & buffer recipe, formulation, filling & packaging, visual inspection)
- Apply scientific principles for gene therapy drug product manufacturing (chemistry, equipment, aseptic processes, container closure systems)
- Address and resolve formulation issues
- Own/steer media and buffer preparation formulations
- Prepare/review/approve technical documents (change controls, regulatory submissions, deviation investigations, validation protocols & summary reports, processing records, process descriptions, annual reports)
- Support/lead TS/MS technical projects to improve startup, process control, yield, product quality and/or productivity; implement technical process changes
- Develop/monitor statistically based real-time process variability/capability metrics
- Support daily manufacturing operations via process knowledge and data analysis
- Serve as technical interface external to the Lebanon site; provide audit support as needed
- Work/lead cross-functional teams; ensure safe working environment
Basic Requirements
- BS in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related quantitative field
- 3+ years cGMP manufacturing experience (Operations, Validation, TS/MS, Engineering, or Quality Assurance)
- 3+ years parenteral drug product manufacturing (formulation, tech transfer, visual inspection, statistical trending/analysis, process risk assessment e.g., FMEA)
- Authorized to work in the U.S. full-time; Lilly does not sponsor work authorization/visas
Additional Preferences
- In-depth gene therapy manufacturing knowledge; AAV formulation/media/buffer experience
- Solution filling and/or isolator technology; serialization/packaging experience
- Interpersonal/teamwork, self-management/organization, strong oral/written communication
- Data trending/analysis; complex data problem-solving; cross-functional leadership
Compensation/Benefits (if applicable)
- Anticipated wage: $66,000 - $171,600; company bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits (401(k), medical/dental/vision, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off/leave, well-being benefits).