Eli Lilly
At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We're looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.
Functional Overview & Responsibilities
Ensuring reliability of our manufacturing and utility systems
Searching for and implementing continuous improvements
Maintaining our facilities and processes in a state of compliance with US and global regulations
Managing capital projects
Designing and developing drug delivery systems
The positions are entry level scientist positions in the Tech Services Manufacturing Sciences (TSMS) or Quality organizations and will be in areas including science and technology, direct process support as well as analytical laboratory support. The positions expose employees to the technology, science, and regulatory requirements for making commercialized life-saving medicine in therapeutic areas including but not limited to: diabetes, oncology, and endocrinology.
Scientists actively contribute to the TSMS and Quality organizations, building a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, and the role scientists play in creating solutions for Eli Lilly and Company. Scientists interact with other engineering, manufacturing, development, and other science professionals.
Quality Assurance:
Develops and audits systems to ensure quality of medicine is achieved every time. Expert on production science and compliance to solve manufacturing challenges and support technological improvements.
Quality Control:
Performs critical analytical testing to confirm consistent product quality. Evaluates and investigates testing results, as well as develops expertise to improve testing methods.
Technical Services Manufacturing Science:
Oversees and develops scientific knowledge of the processes for making medicine. Analyzes data and performs routine data monitoring to lead process improvements and identify trends.
Project opportunities are available in, but not limited to, the following areas:
Dry Products (tablets)
Parenteral Products
Bulk processing (small and large molecule)
Small Molecule Design & Development
Key Objectives/Deliverables
Provide a practical real-life solution to a manufacturing business related technical project.
Understand the scientific principles required for manufacturing pharmaceutical substances, including the interaction of the chemistry and equipment.
Provide technical support to non-routine (e.g. deviation) investigations.
Be capable of preparing relevant technical documents, such as Reports, Change Controls, Regulatory submissions, Deviations, Protocols, etc.
Utilize the principles of Good Laboratory Practices/Good Manufacturing Practices and principles to analyze process intermediates, active pharma ingredients, and drug product in a Quality Control Lab (QCL) using analytical techniques such as: wet chemistry, HPLC, ICP, AA, Titration, and/or Microbiological Assays.
Actively run a technical improvement agenda within area of responsibility to drive process improvement.
Monitor and appropriately react to established statistically based metrics in real-time to assess process variability and capability.
Work within cross-functional teams in a positive fashion to implement TSMS or Quality objectives and deliver on business plan and quality objectives.
Basic Qualifications
Currently attending college and completion of a MS scientific discipline degree by August 2026
Additional Functional Job Skills & Preference
Analysis/problem assessment skills, communication (oral and written) skills, information monitoring skills, quality orientation, and teamwork/interpersonal skills
Previous internship experience within the pharmaceutical industry
Additional Information
Positions located in Indianapolis, IN, Lebanon, IN, Concord, NC, Durham, NC, or Kenosha, WI.
Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.
Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women's Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $76,500 - $112,200
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.
#WeAreLilly
Functional Overview & Responsibilities
Ensuring reliability of our manufacturing and utility systems
Searching for and implementing continuous improvements
Maintaining our facilities and processes in a state of compliance with US and global regulations
Managing capital projects
Designing and developing drug delivery systems
The positions are entry level scientist positions in the Tech Services Manufacturing Sciences (TSMS) or Quality organizations and will be in areas including science and technology, direct process support as well as analytical laboratory support. The positions expose employees to the technology, science, and regulatory requirements for making commercialized life-saving medicine in therapeutic areas including but not limited to: diabetes, oncology, and endocrinology.
Scientists actively contribute to the TSMS and Quality organizations, building a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, and the role scientists play in creating solutions for Eli Lilly and Company. Scientists interact with other engineering, manufacturing, development, and other science professionals.
Quality Assurance:
Develops and audits systems to ensure quality of medicine is achieved every time. Expert on production science and compliance to solve manufacturing challenges and support technological improvements.
Quality Control:
Performs critical analytical testing to confirm consistent product quality. Evaluates and investigates testing results, as well as develops expertise to improve testing methods.
Technical Services Manufacturing Science:
Oversees and develops scientific knowledge of the processes for making medicine. Analyzes data and performs routine data monitoring to lead process improvements and identify trends.
Project opportunities are available in, but not limited to, the following areas:
Dry Products (tablets)
Parenteral Products
Bulk processing (small and large molecule)
Small Molecule Design & Development
Key Objectives/Deliverables
Provide a practical real-life solution to a manufacturing business related technical project.
Understand the scientific principles required for manufacturing pharmaceutical substances, including the interaction of the chemistry and equipment.
Provide technical support to non-routine (e.g. deviation) investigations.
Be capable of preparing relevant technical documents, such as Reports, Change Controls, Regulatory submissions, Deviations, Protocols, etc.
Utilize the principles of Good Laboratory Practices/Good Manufacturing Practices and principles to analyze process intermediates, active pharma ingredients, and drug product in a Quality Control Lab (QCL) using analytical techniques such as: wet chemistry, HPLC, ICP, AA, Titration, and/or Microbiological Assays.
Actively run a technical improvement agenda within area of responsibility to drive process improvement.
Monitor and appropriately react to established statistically based metrics in real-time to assess process variability and capability.
Work within cross-functional teams in a positive fashion to implement TSMS or Quality objectives and deliver on business plan and quality objectives.
Basic Qualifications
Currently attending college and completion of a MS scientific discipline degree by August 2026
Additional Functional Job Skills & Preference
Analysis/problem assessment skills, communication (oral and written) skills, information monitoring skills, quality orientation, and teamwork/interpersonal skills
Previous internship experience within the pharmaceutical industry
Additional Information
Positions located in Indianapolis, IN, Lebanon, IN, Concord, NC, Durham, NC, or Kenosha, WI.
Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.
Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women's Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $76,500 - $112,200
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.
#WeAreLilly