Lab Operations Manager- Process and Synthesis labs
Eli Lilly and Company
August 31, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Indianapolis, IN
Operations
Role: Lab Manager for Synthetic PTE Synthesis Laboratories at Lilly's new Medicine Foundry, overseeing daily operations, safety, compliance, and readiness to support process development, technology transfer, and scale-up activities for synthetic molecules. Responsibilities include managing laboratory operations, equipment lifecycle, inventory, safety culture, and cross-functional collaboration with science, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams. Qualifications: Bachelor's in chemistry or biology; 5+ years managing regulated lab operations in pharma, biotech, or chemical industries; experience supporting GMP, GLP, and process development; familiarity with digital lab systems preferred. HighValue: focus on synthetic molecule process support within a GMP environment; role involves lab readiness, equipment management, safety, compliance, and strategic planning. Location: initial at Lilly Technology Center, with permanent placement at the Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana; onsite presence required, with some flexibility and minimal travel (~0-10%).