Senior Scientist – Manufacturing Science

Role: Senior Scientist in Manufacturing Science supporting Lilly's API External Manufacturing portfolio, focusing on process optimization and technical support for raw materials, intermediates, enzymes, and bulk drug substances. Responsibilities include executing experiments, process modeling, data analysis to enhance yield, purity, and productivity, and developing technical documentation such as reports, change controls, and validation protocols. The role involves understanding the chemistry and equipment interactions, monitoring process metrics, and ensuring validation and control strategies are accurately documented. Requirements: Bachelor's in Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field; 3+ years of industry experience in API manufacturing, process sciences, or quality functions; familiarity with cGMP and small molecule APIs. Preferred skills include knowledge of GMP manufacturing environment, strong analytical and communication skills, and ability to work independently. The position requires laboratory experiment setup, data analysis, and documentation, with tasks involving manufacturing area entry and PPE use. Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally. High-value specifics include API process improvement, validation, regulatory documentation, and experience within cGMP environments, supporting ongoing API production and process development.