Eli Lilly and Company
Principal Process Engineer - API Manufacturing
Eli Lilly and Company, Lebanon, Indiana, United States, 46052
Principal Process Engineer – API Manufacturing
Join Eli Lilly as a Principal Process Engineer to help build the processes and facility for a new advanced API manufacturing site in Lebanon, IN.
At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better through innovative medicines. We’re looking for people determined to make life better for people around the world.
Overview For 140 years, Lilly has manufactured medicines that improve people’s lives around the world. Our advanced manufacturing facility in Lebanon, IN will be Lilly’s largest investment in API production capacity. This is a unique startup role for a greenfield site to build processes and operations for GMP manufacturing.
Responsibilities
Provide Process Engineering support to the Global Facility Delivery team with a focus on right‑first‑time and on‑schedule facility start‑up (design reviews, process safety assessments, User Requirements, C&Q support, unit operation shakedown, startup, and operational readiness).
Define and own relevant aspects of the overall Integrated Operational Readiness Plan (SOP development, maintenance strategy, automation optimization, pre‑startup safety reviews, alarm requirements, PQ protocol development, etc.).
Own the Performance Qualification execution for your area of responsibility.
Develop and implement unit operation and equipment control strategy to sustain and optimize API processes.
Support initial operations training requirements as the equipment and area SME.
Lead or support the tech transfer of new processes into the facility.
Provide process engineering support for batch API supply or continuous platforms through application of chemical engineering fundamentals.
Monitor, assess, and document equipment performance to maintain ongoing qualification.
Develop and maintain the basis for safety of process equipment.
Integrate mechanistic modelling, process simulation and analysis into current and future processes to enhance control.
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities related to equipment and processes as core member of cross‑functional process team.
Utilize root‑cause analysis techniques to investigate process and equipment issues and deliver robust corrective and preventative actions.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Biochemical, Bioprocess, Process, or Mechanical Engineering.
5+ years of relevant experience in chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
Additional Skills / Preferences
Deep technical interest and understanding in Chemical Engineering.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse process team.
Creativity to identify improvement opportunities and perseverance to implement them.
Guidance/mentoring of others through processes.
Flexibility to meet business needs.
Experience in PSM or GMP manufacturing facility.
Compensation Estimated salary: $66,000 – $171,600. Full‑time employees eligible for a company bonus, 401(k), pension, vacation, medical, dental, vision, prescription drug benefits, flexible benefits, life insurance, and wellbeing programs.
EEO and Accommodations We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation to submit a resume, please complete the accommodation request form (link).
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At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better through innovative medicines. We’re looking for people determined to make life better for people around the world.
Overview For 140 years, Lilly has manufactured medicines that improve people’s lives around the world. Our advanced manufacturing facility in Lebanon, IN will be Lilly’s largest investment in API production capacity. This is a unique startup role for a greenfield site to build processes and operations for GMP manufacturing.
Responsibilities
Provide Process Engineering support to the Global Facility Delivery team with a focus on right‑first‑time and on‑schedule facility start‑up (design reviews, process safety assessments, User Requirements, C&Q support, unit operation shakedown, startup, and operational readiness).
Define and own relevant aspects of the overall Integrated Operational Readiness Plan (SOP development, maintenance strategy, automation optimization, pre‑startup safety reviews, alarm requirements, PQ protocol development, etc.).
Own the Performance Qualification execution for your area of responsibility.
Develop and implement unit operation and equipment control strategy to sustain and optimize API processes.
Support initial operations training requirements as the equipment and area SME.
Lead or support the tech transfer of new processes into the facility.
Provide process engineering support for batch API supply or continuous platforms through application of chemical engineering fundamentals.
Monitor, assess, and document equipment performance to maintain ongoing qualification.
Develop and maintain the basis for safety of process equipment.
Integrate mechanistic modelling, process simulation and analysis into current and future processes to enhance control.
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities related to equipment and processes as core member of cross‑functional process team.
Utilize root‑cause analysis techniques to investigate process and equipment issues and deliver robust corrective and preventative actions.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Biochemical, Bioprocess, Process, or Mechanical Engineering.
5+ years of relevant experience in chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturing operations.
Additional Skills / Preferences
Deep technical interest and understanding in Chemical Engineering.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse process team.
Creativity to identify improvement opportunities and perseverance to implement them.
Guidance/mentoring of others through processes.
Flexibility to meet business needs.
Experience in PSM or GMP manufacturing facility.
Compensation Estimated salary: $66,000 – $171,600. Full‑time employees eligible for a company bonus, 401(k), pension, vacation, medical, dental, vision, prescription drug benefits, flexible benefits, life insurance, and wellbeing programs.
EEO and Accommodations We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation to submit a resume, please complete the accommodation request form (link).
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