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Scientist, Dissolution & Biopharmaceutical Modeling

Eli Lilly and Company
September 23, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Indianapolis, IN
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Analytical Chemist supporting drug substance development within Lilly's Synthetic Molecule Design and Development (SMDD) team, focusing on early formulation development and technical risk mitigation for synthetic active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Responsibilities: develop analytical methods and experiments for clinical formulation, collaborate with formulation and biopharmaceutical teams to optimize drug form and process, author regulatory documents, and ensure compliance with GxP standards; engage in biopharmaceutics risk mitigation and technical risk assessments. Requirements: B.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or related field; proficiency in analytical techniques (HPLC, UV, dissolution); strong communication and leadership skills; US work authorization. Preferred: industry or research experience; knowledge of biopharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, formulation development, and regulatory aspects; familiarity with pharmaceutical characterization techniques. HighValue: formulation development, analytical chemistry, preclinical to clinical transition, regulatory document authoring, GxP compliance. WorkSetup: on-site at Indianapolis, IN; travel 0-10%, with potential for cross-functional collaboration.