Senior Analytical Scientist- Analytical Sciences and Technology Lilly Medicine Foundry
Eli Lilly and Company
June 24, 2026
On-site
Indianapolis, IN
Operations
Responsibilities
- Drive implementation of technical solutions and analytical strategies for drug substance production using lab off-line testing and/or in-line/on-line PAT.
- Transfer analytical methods from R&D; improve robustness, accuracy, precision, and other attributes per ICH guidelines.
- Apply scientific concepts across chemistry, engineering, analytical/data sciences.
- Plan/manage short- and long-term development; create/review agendas and timelines; recommend resources; communicate progress and changes.
- Collaborate across development and manufacturing to provide material/information for clinical trials and regulatory submissions for multiple modalities.
- Serve as SME/technical mentor (experimental design, data interpretation, problem-solving).
- Coordinate instrumentation across projects; author/contribute to SOPs, technology transfer docs, process flow diagrams, regulatory submissions, patents, scientific papers.
- Present findings/updates clearly; ensure alignment with development quality, regulatory, HSE, GLP, and GMP requirements.
Qualifications (Basic)
- BS in relevant STEM with 8+ years chromatographic analytical characterization (or MS with 5+ years).
- Experience with HPLC/UPLC, LC-MALS, LC-CAD/ELSD, LC-HRMS, CE/iCE, CE-MS for oligonucleotides/bioconjugates/biologics.
- Authorized to work in the U.S. full-time; no visa sponsorship.
Preferences
- Bioconjugate/biologics method development/validation; method transfer into GMP/QC.
- Experience transitioning methods to manufacturing/commercial testing.
- Change leadership, collaboration, influence/negotiation, prioritization under ambiguity; strong communication/organization/leadership; cGMP knowledge.
Other
- On-site; 8-hour days, 5 days/week; flexible for shutdowns/weekends/overnights; 0–10% travel.
- Drive implementation of technical solutions and analytical strategies for drug substance production using lab off-line testing and/or in-line/on-line PAT.
- Transfer analytical methods from R&D; improve robustness, accuracy, precision, and other attributes per ICH guidelines.
- Apply scientific concepts across chemistry, engineering, analytical/data sciences.
- Plan/manage short- and long-term development; create/review agendas and timelines; recommend resources; communicate progress and changes.
- Collaborate across development and manufacturing to provide material/information for clinical trials and regulatory submissions for multiple modalities.
- Serve as SME/technical mentor (experimental design, data interpretation, problem-solving).
- Coordinate instrumentation across projects; author/contribute to SOPs, technology transfer docs, process flow diagrams, regulatory submissions, patents, scientific papers.
- Present findings/updates clearly; ensure alignment with development quality, regulatory, HSE, GLP, and GMP requirements.
Qualifications (Basic)
- BS in relevant STEM with 8+ years chromatographic analytical characterization (or MS with 5+ years).
- Experience with HPLC/UPLC, LC-MALS, LC-CAD/ELSD, LC-HRMS, CE/iCE, CE-MS for oligonucleotides/bioconjugates/biologics.
- Authorized to work in the U.S. full-time; no visa sponsorship.
Preferences
- Bioconjugate/biologics method development/validation; method transfer into GMP/QC.
- Experience transitioning methods to manufacturing/commercial testing.
- Change leadership, collaboration, influence/negotiation, prioritization under ambiguity; strong communication/organization/leadership; cGMP knowledge.
Other
- On-site; 8-hour days, 5 days/week; flexible for shutdowns/weekends/overnights; 0–10% travel.