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Senior Scientist - Manufacturing Science

Date Posted: Jul 07, 2026
Yearly: USD - USD

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    Location Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Apply Before: Oct 06, 2026

Job Description

Overview

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.Job Description:The Senior Scientist - Manufacturing Science provides the technical support required to achieve the reliable and compliant manufacture of the API External Manufacturing (API EM) portfolio which includes raw materials, intermediates, enzymes and bulk drug substances. The Senior Scientist - Manufacturing Science executes technical projects (experimental, modeling and/or production data analysis) to improve and optimize process control, yield, purity, and/or productivity. In addition, the Senior Scientist - Manufacturing Science should be capable and technically independent in setting up and executing a variety of experiments at the laboratory scale and conduct research on manufactured product for process improvements and troubleshooting in the TS/MS laboratory. Key Objectives/Deliverables:Understand the scientific principles required for manufacturing intermediates and bulk drug substances, including the interaction of the chemistry and equipment. Execute technical projects (experimental, modeling and/or production data analysis) to improve process control, yield, purity, and/or productivity.Provide technical support for preparation of relevant technical documents, as required, such as: technical reports, change controls, regulatory submissions, deviation investigations, validation protocols and summary reports, processing records, procedures, PFDs, VMPs, etc.Develop and monitor established metrics in real-time to assess process variability and capability.Understand, justify and document the state of validation (process and cleaning) with data that evaluate the capability of the manufacturing process to meet its stated purpose.Ensure that an accurate instruction set (tickets & procedures) and PFD describe the process as performed and the control strategy for the discrete manufacturing steps.Provide support internal and joint process teams and to the global and local PLOT teams.Ability to independently set up and execute various chemical reactions.Ensure that experiments are well designed with clear objectivesAbility to analyze data and ensure appropriate documentationUtilize save laboratory practice and adhere to CHP requirementsWrite technical reports and documentsBasic Requirements:Bachelors degree in scientific disciplines of Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical Chemistry, Bioanalytical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry.3+ years of relevant industrial experience in any of the following discipline such as API Manufacturing, TS/MS, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, or Development. Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1. Additional Preferences:Demonstrated basic knowledge in small molecule API Manufacturing.Familiarity with cGMP manufacturing environment and terminology.Excellent analytical, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.Ability to prioritize activities.Good judgment and flexibility.Other Information: Complete learning plan for API EM TS/MS Scientist.No certifications required.Tasks require entering manufacturing areas which require wearing appropriate PPE.Domestic and international Travel (variable, can approach 20%)Lilly is dedicate

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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Lilly is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. The company is dedicated to making life better for people around the world through the discovery and delivery of life-changing medicines. Lilly emphasizes employee commitment... Read More

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