Drug Substance Manufacturing Scientist - Advanced Therapies Manufacturing

Role: Drug Substance Manufacturing Scientist in Advanced Therapies at Lilly, supporting gene therapy process manufacturing for clinical and commercial supply. Responsibilities: provide technical oversight of upstream cell culture, bioreactor operation, downstream chromatography, TFF, and viral filtration; lead technology transfer, process validation, troubleshooting, process monitoring, and change management; ensure compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards; build external/internal partner relationships; contribute to regulatory documentation and reporting. Requirements: B.S. in Biochemical/Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related field; 3+ years in cGMP manufacturing, validation, or process operations; strong knowledge of gene therapy (AAV/vectors), manufacturing principles, and process characterization. Preferred: experience with viral vector processes, data analytics, project management, and cross-functional collaboration. High-Value: gene therapy (AAV/vectors), cGMP, process validation, process control, regulatory compliance, advanced data platforms. WorkSetup: full-time, with minimal travel, off-hours support may be needed.