Senior Scientist - TSMS
Eli Lilly and Company
August 28, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Indianapolis, IN)
Worldwide
Operations
Role: Senior Scientist in External Manufacturing for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), specializing in peptide production. Objectives include providing technical oversight for manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards, and driving continuous improvement. Responsibilities encompass process monitoring, issue resolution, process characterization, validation, and maintaining cGMP compliance across external contract manufacturing partners. The role involves interaction with development teams and technical organizations, managing process control strategies, and mentoring peers. Qualifications: Bachelor's in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, or Engineering; 3+ years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience with knowledge of regulatory expectations and data management. Preferred skills include familiarity with regulatory requirements, project management, and cross-functional communication. High-value specifics: focus on peptide APIs, process validation, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration within a fast-paced, global external manufacturing environment. Some travel and off-shift work may be required. The position is based in the US and offers a competitive salary range, along with comprehensive benefits.