Advisor - Process Development

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Lilly, a leading innovation-driven corporation is developing a growing portfolio of pharmaceutical products by applying the latest research from its own worldwide laboratories and from collaborations with eminent scientific organizations. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Lilly makes life better – through medicines and information – for some of the world’s most urgent medical needs. Founded 150 years ago, the company has sustained a culture that values excellence, integrity and respect for people. This has resulted in Lilly frequently being ranked as one of the best companies in the world at which to work. Lilly knows its business has prospered because of its employees – people with a talent for innovation and a passion for making a difference by finding treatments for the most stubborn diseases; people whose talent is matched by their generosity, and people with strong values and a determination to prevail, regardless of the challenges. Join our team – and make a difference in improving health for people all over the world! 

Position Overview:

Reporting into the Process Development team of Lilly’s Gene Therapy Discovery and Platform Research (GTDPR) group, the Advisor will play a critical role in our efforts to support program advancement and lead research projects of upstream manufacturing for Lilly’s gene therapy pipeline.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, hands-on candidate with excellent interpersonal skills who is comfortable working in an open environment spanning multiple functions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead projects that support AAV program advancement from candidate selection to FTD
• Lead projects that improve current AAV platform processes
• Design and implement experiments to optimize upstream processes in transient or stable systems
• Support the production and characterization of engineered AAV capsids, including variant screening, titer optimization, product quality, and expression profile.
• Operate and optimize suspension cell culture in shake flasks and small-scale bioreactors (e.g., AMBR250, BioStat, BioBLU, HyPerforma)
• Collaborate cross-functionally with vector design, purification, analytical, nonclinical, and/or manufacturing teams to own and monitor end-to-end process performance.
• Assist in lab capability building to improve throughput or efficiency
• Effectively coach scientists to develop their critical thinking and technical skills
• Author technical reports, development protocols, and regulatory-supporting documentation.

Basic Requirements:

• PhD with 2+ years, MS with 7+ years, or BS with 12+ years of relevant industry experience with a degree in a scientific field (cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemical engineering).

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Experience in AAV production and AAV biology
• Experience working in CMC and cGMP
• Knowledge in cell biology, molecular biology, scale-up and tech transfer
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Creative thinking, high level of ownership, multitasking in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Additional Information:

• Location:  Seaport District, Boston, Massachusetts
• Position requires on-site presence, 8-hour days, five days per week
• 0-10% travel

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for 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; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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