Post-Doctoral Scientist — Technical Services/Manufacturing Science (TS/MS)

Responsibilities:
- Ensure reliability of manufacturing processes and systems
- Continuously search for, develop and implement improvements
- Drive technical projects in a rigorous manner for robust implementation
- Maintain processes in compliance with US and global regulations
- Design and develop drug processes and delivery systems

Key Objectives/Deliverables:
- Understand chemistry and stability (including oxidation/degradation pathways) of peptides and biomolecules
- Develop laboratory-scale models to assess manufacturing changes
- Understand scientific principles for bioproduct manufacturing (drug substances/products), including interactions between molecule/solution chemistry and process equipment, containers, and/or delivery systems
- Design, conduct, and analyze statistically designed experiments to deepen process understanding and optimize processing conditions
- Understand scale-up requirements and partner with manufacturing sites for scale-up work
- Provide technical support to process development areas
- Document work appropriately
- Mentor lab associates
- Participate in technology transfer as needed
- Travel 0–10%

Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Chemistry, Chemical Biology, or closely related field
- Authorization to work in the United States full-time (Lilly will not sponsor visas)

Desired Experience/Skills (preferred):
- Organic chemistry understanding as applied to peptide/biomolecule stability and characterization methods
- Understanding of first principles impacting absorption/desorption of materials of construction
- Demonstrated scientific achievement and problem solving; ability to work independently and in teams
- Strong written and oral communication

Additional:
- Fixed-duration post-doctoral role: 2 years (may extend up to 4 years)
- Start date: January 1, 2027