Sr. Scientist – TS/MS – Dry EM Full-time

Lilly Job Opportunity

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.

Responsibilities

The TSMS Representative role provides the technical support and leadership required to achieve the reliable and compliant manufacture of the Dry Products External Manufacturing (Dry-EM). The TSMS Representative works with the technical staff responsible for the development and delivery of programs for continuous process optimization and improvement.

Key Objectives/Deliverables

• Understand the scientific principles required for manufacturing drug products, including the interaction of the formulation and equipment. Develop and steward operational control strategies.
• Serve as a technical leader and mentor for Scientists, Managers, and other disciplines.
• Maintain interface with the TS/MS function, development, customers, and contract manufacturing organizations
• Manage TS/MS technical projects (experimental, modeling and/or production data analysis) to improve process control, yield, 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.
• Review/approve relevant technical documents, such as: Change Controls, Regulatory Submissions, Expert Opinions, Deviations, Validations, Tickets, Procedures, PFDs, etc.
• Remain current with all the regulations (global GMP expectations, regulatory expectations, health, safety, and environmental regulations)
• Provide support to internal and joint process teams.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in scientific disciplines of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Bioanalytical Chemistry, Microbiology, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Science, or Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience aligning with delivery of and assuring cGMP compliance of a production operation.
• Relevant industrial experience in any of the following disciplines such as Manufacturing, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Advanced Project Management, Regulatory, Development, or Administration.

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Has experience in Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Six Sigma or Lean Tools.
• Ability to represent Eli Lilly's mission, policies and practices in a positive, professional, and ethical manner.
• A thorough understanding of cGMPs and drug product manufacturing.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and teamwork skills, able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Good communication skills, especially attention to detail in written procedures and protocol development.
• Capability to work in a virtual and complex environment.
• Appreciation for cultural diversity and inclusive leadership.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize activities.
• Good judgment and flexibility.

Additional Information

• Off hours may be necessary to support operations.
• Travel is possible, up to 30%.

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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 $64,500 – $143,000. 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.