Scientist Process Analytical Technologies Lilly Medicine Foundry
Eli Lilly and Company
5 hours ago
On-site
Indianapolis, IN
Operations
Responsibilities:
- Drive implementation of technical solutions and analytical strategies via Process Analytical Technology (PAT) to enable drug substance production at the Lilly Medicine Foundry.
- Investigate feasibility of instruments for in-line monitoring; ensure methods are technically sound, well developed, and fit-for-purpose.
- Demonstrate high learning agility across multiple subject areas (e.g., chemistry, PAT, modeling and simulation).
- Support automation development (integrated control systems) between PAT tools and process data systems (e.g., synTQ or other systems).
- Plan and manage short-term and long-term development activities; develop/review technical agendas and timelines; recommend resource allocation; communicate progress and propose changes to timelines, objectives, or direction.
- Collaborate with development and manufacturing organizations to deliver material and information for clinical trials and regulatory submissions.
- Welcome varied perspectives to create new solutions.
- Coordinate instrumentation between projects to enable equal usage of available tools.
- Author or contribute to technical documents including SOPs, technology transfer documents, process flow diagrams, regulatory submissions, patents, and scientific papers.
- Ensure work aligns with relevant development quality, regulatory, HSE, GLP and GMP requirements.
Basic Requirements:
- B.S. in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field.
- Experience using analytical equipment in a regulated industrial environment.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States; no anticipated visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B or TN).
Additional Preferences:
- Experience with product development and technical transfer of analytical methods into manufacturing.
- Ability to drive and accept change.
- Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration.
- Persuasion, influence, and negotiation ability.
- Ability to prioritize multiple activities and manage ambiguity.
- Strong oral/written communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Benefits (if eligible / as stated):
- Company bonus (based on company/individual performance).
- Eligibility to participate in company-sponsored 401(k); pension.
- Vacation benefits.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
- Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts).
- Life insurance and death benefits.
- Time off and leave of absence benefits.
- Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, employee clubs and activities).
Other Information:
- On-site, 8-hour days, five days per week; flexibility during shutdowns/weekends.
- 0–10% travel required.
- Initial location: Lilly Technology Center, Indianapolis. Permanent location: Lilly Medicine Foundry, Lebanon, Indiana.
- Potential flexibility to work from Indianapolis (or other sites) during 2026–2027.
Compensation (anticipated wage range): $65,250 - $169,400.
- Drive implementation of technical solutions and analytical strategies via Process Analytical Technology (PAT) to enable drug substance production at the Lilly Medicine Foundry.
- Investigate feasibility of instruments for in-line monitoring; ensure methods are technically sound, well developed, and fit-for-purpose.
- Demonstrate high learning agility across multiple subject areas (e.g., chemistry, PAT, modeling and simulation).
- Support automation development (integrated control systems) between PAT tools and process data systems (e.g., synTQ or other systems).
- Plan and manage short-term and long-term development activities; develop/review technical agendas and timelines; recommend resource allocation; communicate progress and propose changes to timelines, objectives, or direction.
- Collaborate with development and manufacturing organizations to deliver material and information for clinical trials and regulatory submissions.
- Welcome varied perspectives to create new solutions.
- Coordinate instrumentation between projects to enable equal usage of available tools.
- Author or contribute to technical documents including SOPs, technology transfer documents, process flow diagrams, regulatory submissions, patents, and scientific papers.
- Ensure work aligns with relevant development quality, regulatory, HSE, GLP and GMP requirements.
Basic Requirements:
- B.S. in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field.
- Experience using analytical equipment in a regulated industrial environment.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States; no anticipated visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B or TN).
Additional Preferences:
- Experience with product development and technical transfer of analytical methods into manufacturing.
- Ability to drive and accept change.
- Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration.
- Persuasion, influence, and negotiation ability.
- Ability to prioritize multiple activities and manage ambiguity.
- Strong oral/written communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
Benefits (if eligible / as stated):
- Company bonus (based on company/individual performance).
- Eligibility to participate in company-sponsored 401(k); pension.
- Vacation benefits.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
- Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts).
- Life insurance and death benefits.
- Time off and leave of absence benefits.
- Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, employee clubs and activities).
Other Information:
- On-site, 8-hour days, five days per week; flexibility during shutdowns/weekends.
- 0–10% travel required.
- Initial location: Lilly Technology Center, Indianapolis. Permanent location: Lilly Medicine Foundry, Lebanon, Indiana.
- Potential flexibility to work from Indianapolis (or other sites) during 2026–2027.
Compensation (anticipated wage range): $65,250 - $169,400.