Advisor - TS/MS Lab - Lebanon API Manufacturing

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Lilly is currently constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for production of API molecules located in Lebanon, IN (Lilly Lebanon API). This facility is Lilly’s largest investment in manufacturing capacity and is intended to provide APIs for current and future products, including new modalities. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the startup team for a greenfield manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help to build the processes and facility to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations.

Job Summary
As a TSMS Lab Advisor at Eli Lilly and Company, you will be a key contributor to our Technical Services and Manufacturing Science (TSMS) team, providing expert scientific and technical guidance within our laboratory operations. You will ensure the highest standards of quality, compliance, and scientific rigor are maintained in support of our pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop laboratory process and analytical expertise, provide technical oversight and stewardship for small molecule and peptide manufacturing

• Design, oversee, and perform complex laboratory experiments, data analysis, and interpretation to support process development, characterization, and optimization.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, and research and development teams to resolve technical challenges and drive continuous improvement.

• Provide scientific and technical leadership for troubleshooting activities related to manufacturing deviations and out-of-specification results.

• Active role in mentoring and developing fellow TSMS laboratory scientists to facilitate tech transfer

• Ensure compliance with all relevant internal procedures, external regulations (e.g., cGMP, FDA, ICH), and safety guidelines.

• Stay abreast of industry trends, new technologies, and scientific advancements in pharmaceutical analysis and manufacturing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:  Master's, or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.

• Master's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology laboratory setting OR Ph.D. with 2+ years of relevant experience in a pharmaceutical or biotechnology laboratory setting.

• Expertise in small-scale peptide and/or small molecule process development and scale-up

• Extensive hands-on experience with advanced analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, LC-MS, GC-MS, spectroscopy (UV-Vis, FTIR), and dissolution testing.

• Strong understanding of cGMP regulations, ICH guidelines, and pharmacopeial requirements (USP, EP, JP).

Additional Preferences

• Proficiency in method development, validation, and transfer.

• Experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and chromatography data systems (CDS).

• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and data analysis skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex technical information.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

• Proven leadership abilities and experience mentoring junior staff.

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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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