Advisor/Sr. Advisor - Peptide Analytical Scientist

540 Eli Lilly Services India Pvt Ltd – Hyderabad; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly in Hyderabad seeks an experienced analytical chemist to lead drug substance process optimization and analytical method development in a GMP environment.

You will collaborate with R&D and plant sites, transfer methods globally, mentor junior staff, and help build a world-class analytical science capability.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemical/analytical chemistry with 5–12 years of experience.
• Experience in GMP, regulatory interactions, and analytical method transfer.
• Strong knowledge of LC, GC, mass spectrometry, and PAT tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead drug substance process optimization and tech transfers.
• Develop analytical methods for peptides; design experiments.
• Provide technical stewardship and mentor junior staff.
• Collaborate with R&D and plant sites across locations.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

GMP knowledge

Method development

Data analysis

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

PhD in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry

PhD + Postdoc in Analytical Chemistry

Tools

LC-MS

GC

Titration

PAT tools

Job description

Company 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.

Headquarters

Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Lilly makes life better – through medicines and information – for some of the world’s most urgent medical needs. Founded over 145 years ago, the company has sustained a culture that values excellence, integrity and respect for people. This has resulted in Lilly frequently being ranked as one of the best companies in the world at which to work.

Manufacturing and Quality Technical Hub Hyderabad

Lilly has made a strategic investment of more than $1B dollars to establish a Manufacturing and Quality technical hub. This hub will oversee the significant investment in contract manufacturing of starting materials and intermediates for API manufacturing in India and the technical services responsible for managing the scientific agenda for manufacturing and quality. The hub will be recruiting top talent in the areas of process engineering, chemistry, analytical and data sciences to build a cutting‑edge scientific organization supporting the exciting manufacturing portfolio of Lilly.

Role Overview and Key Responsibilities

The employee leads technical aspects of drug substance process optimization, technical transfers and development of the technical agenda. This position requires comprehensive knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), regulatory requirements, and the essential role scientists play in making medicine and creating real‑world solutions. The successful candidate should have a proven track record of driving technical agendas and influence externally in the small molecule space. Provides technical support and performs analytical development work for peptide synthesis/Process development lab; process development through design and execution of experiments and development of analytical methods. This role expects to work in lab along with fellow scientists.

Key Responsibilities

Safety culture lab management: To ensure that appropriate personal protective equipment in the laboratory premises are available and follows the safety precautions. Ensure the good administration and housekeeping of the PRD department work area. Scientific & Technical Leadership Work in the ab along with the team, provide analytical support to commercial process optimization team, in peptides down and up streams. Leverage internal and external expertise to improve existing production processes Establish a world class methodology to ensure analytical methods and techniques are robust, cost effective and can be transitioned safely and rapidly into production environment. Lead the successful transfer of new/developed analytical methods across the globe Maintain a thorough understanding of the state of the art of analytical and regulatory requirements and build these into our processes Develop strong working relationships with both R&D and plant sites to ensure success Serves as a member of multidisciplinary product development teams responsible for the analytical method for commercial scale processes. He/she typically directs the laboratory activities and development of one or more junior staff members Participate in the Science Lead Team– part of scientific governance/oversight as needed Provide technical stewardship on all products they are accountable for. Define and lead assigned technical projects (experimental, modelling, and/or production data analysis) to improve process control, yield, purity, and/or productivity. The Advisor/Senior advisor should also have a proven track record in the following areas. Demonstrated ability to commercialize and solve analytical problems. Hands on experience supporting method development and transfer activities Proven track record of working with diverse groups across the value chain and in multiple locations Significant experience with registration, including authoring technical reports, Development History Report, regulatory responses, or direct interactions with regulatory agencies. Understanding the scientific principles(analytical front) required for manufacturing intermediates and drug substances, including the interaction of chemistry and equipment. Understand the chemistry and stability of peptides from a first principles perspective. Proven record of embracing advanced digitization efforts by deploying digital tools to enable advanced modelling and seamless digital technology transfer Exhibit coaching and mentoring of peers and other scientists. Understand instrumentation including LC, GC, titration, and mass spectrometry and expertise in PAT tools Provide technical support to process development areas if needed Participate in technology transfer of analytical methods Document all work in an appropriate manner In carrying out his/her responsibilities, the individual is expected to work very closely with fellow scientists across the various disciplines and build up a network of contacts across the corporation and the broader scientific community. He/she must have the interpersonal skills required to work effectively with a broad spectrum of people.

Education Requirement

Ph.D. in scientific disciplines of Chemistry and Analytical chemistry /Ph.D + Post Doc in Analytical Chemistry (focusing more process chemistry) with 5-12 years

Other Information

Some travel (domestic and international) less than 5% may be required. 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 does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

We hope that you seek to join us on our journey as we create medicine and deliver improved outcomes for patients across the globe!

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