Sr. Advisor - Global Technical Services Molecule Steward - Dry Products
Eli Lilly and Company
August 22, 2026
Remote friendly (Indianapolis, IN)
United States
Operations
Key Objectives/Deliverables
- Serve as Manufacturing TS/MS (Technical Services/Manufacturing Science) representative to integrate commercialization work plans across Product Development, CM&C, manufacturing sites, and functional areas to commercialize new solid oral dosage forms.
- Anticipate commercial manufacturing challenges for new oral products; implement appropriate product control strategies across Development and manufacturing site(s).
- Design rigorous experiments and technical work plans using first principles; improve product/process robustness, reduce variability, and advance control strategies.
- Serve as Global Molecule Steward for select solid oral dosage form drug products; integrate engineering and analytical science; provide data analysis and conclusions aligned with Regulatory/Quality compliance and business needs.
- Achieve network-level results for Lilly dry products; influence global leadership to drive improvements.
- Provide technical leadership for manufacturing process transfers to/from external manufacturing sites; support and align shared learning across sites.
- Collaborate with Project Managers on product project plans; support milestone delivery with risk mitigation.
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert to optimize manufacturing platforms (including continuous manufacturing); influence Development strategies; identify and lead technology deployment.
- Author technical reports and regulatory submission sections; support Regulatory reviews and inspections.
- Stay current on external pharmaceutical manufacturing trends; improve strategies for developing/controlling manufacturing processes.
- Prepare/review/approve study designs, protocols, and technical documentation.
- Mentor and coach other technical resources.
Basic Requirements
- BS/MS and/or PhD in Chemistry, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, or related science.
- 7-10+ years direct experience in Oral Solid Dose Form Manufacturing and Development/Commercialization.
- 3+ years commercial manufacturing support (post process validation) of solid oral dosage forms.
- Technical expertise across unit operations/platforms for dry products development, commercialization, and commercial GMP manufacturing.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving; integrate multiple technology disciplines.
- Strong technical leadership and communication across internal/external audiences.
- Ability to work independently and in teams.
Additional Preferences
- Flexibility to travel.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams; partner across disciplines.
Application Instructions
- If you require accommodation to submit a resume, complete the workplace accommodation request form: https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation
- Serve as Manufacturing TS/MS (Technical Services/Manufacturing Science) representative to integrate commercialization work plans across Product Development, CM&C, manufacturing sites, and functional areas to commercialize new solid oral dosage forms.
- Anticipate commercial manufacturing challenges for new oral products; implement appropriate product control strategies across Development and manufacturing site(s).
- Design rigorous experiments and technical work plans using first principles; improve product/process robustness, reduce variability, and advance control strategies.
- Serve as Global Molecule Steward for select solid oral dosage form drug products; integrate engineering and analytical science; provide data analysis and conclusions aligned with Regulatory/Quality compliance and business needs.
- Achieve network-level results for Lilly dry products; influence global leadership to drive improvements.
- Provide technical leadership for manufacturing process transfers to/from external manufacturing sites; support and align shared learning across sites.
- Collaborate with Project Managers on product project plans; support milestone delivery with risk mitigation.
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert to optimize manufacturing platforms (including continuous manufacturing); influence Development strategies; identify and lead technology deployment.
- Author technical reports and regulatory submission sections; support Regulatory reviews and inspections.
- Stay current on external pharmaceutical manufacturing trends; improve strategies for developing/controlling manufacturing processes.
- Prepare/review/approve study designs, protocols, and technical documentation.
- Mentor and coach other technical resources.
Basic Requirements
- BS/MS and/or PhD in Chemistry, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, or related science.
- 7-10+ years direct experience in Oral Solid Dose Form Manufacturing and Development/Commercialization.
- 3+ years commercial manufacturing support (post process validation) of solid oral dosage forms.
- Technical expertise across unit operations/platforms for dry products development, commercialization, and commercial GMP manufacturing.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving; integrate multiple technology disciplines.
- Strong technical leadership and communication across internal/external audiences.
- Ability to work independently and in teams.
Additional Preferences
- Flexibility to travel.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams; partner across disciplines.
Application Instructions
- If you require accommodation to submit a resume, complete the workplace accommodation request form: https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation