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Advisor - TS/MS Lab - Lebanon API Manufacturing
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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 worldwide work to discover and bring life‑changing medicines to those who need them, improve disease management, and give back to their communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work and put people first.
Lilly is currently constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for the 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 part of the startup team for a green‑field manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help build the processes and facility to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations.
Job Summary As a TS/MS 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
Mentor and develop 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
EEO Statement 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.
Benefits Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company‑sponsored 401(k), pension, vacation benefits, 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).
Salary $129,000 - $209,000
Employment Type Full‑time
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
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Advisor - TS/MS Lab - Lebanon API Manufacturing
role at
BioSpace
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 worldwide work to discover and bring life‑changing medicines to those who need them, improve disease management, and give back to their communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work and put people first.
Lilly is currently constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for the 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 part of the startup team for a green‑field manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help build the processes and facility to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations.
Job Summary As a TS/MS 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
Mentor and develop 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
EEO Statement 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.
Benefits Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company‑sponsored 401(k), pension, vacation benefits, 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).
Salary $129,000 - $209,000
Employment Type Full‑time
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
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