Advisor / Sr Advisor – Synthetic Molecule Analytical Chemistry

550 Eli Lilly Services India Pvt Ltd; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

550 Eli Lilly Services India Pvt Ltd in Hyderabad seeks an Advisor/Sr Advisor – Synthetic Molecule Analytical Chemistry to lead analytical development and collaborate with a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO). The role focuses on designing methods, validating specs, and enabling technology transfer between Lilly and CDMO teams.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in analytical chemistry or related field, 5+ years of experience, and proficiency with HPLC, MS, and NMR

Qualifications

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field.
• Experience with analytical method development and characterization is essential.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for design, development, and implementation of product control strategies for synthetic small molecule programs.
• Develop analytical methods and validate them to meet specifications and stability studies.
• Act as technical liaison between Lilly scientists and CDMO, coordinating digitization and technology transfer.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

HPLC

Mass spectrometry

NMR

Education

PhD in Analytical Chemistry

Job description

Company Overview

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life‑changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

Company Overview Lilly, a leading innovation‑driven corporation is developing a growing portfolio of pharmaceutical products by applying the latest research from its own worldwide laboratories and from collaborations with eminent scientific organizations. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Lilly makes life better – through medicines and information – for some of the world’s most urgent medical needs. Founded over 150 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. Lilly understands its business has prospered because of its employees – people with a talent for innovation and a passion for making a difference by finding treatments for the most stubborn diseases; people whose talent is matched by their generosity, and people with strong values and a determination to prevail, regardless of the challenges. Join our team – and make a difference in improving health for people all over the world!

About Synthetic Molecule Design and Development (SMDD)

SMDD is a critical function within Lilly Product Research & Development (PRD) responsible for the development of synthetic drug substances and drug products from the pre‑clinical phase through commercialization. PRD at Lilly Bengaluru, established in 2016, is an integrated business unit with the Global Indianapolis functions supporting synthetic molecules, large molecules and drug delivery developments. Together we advance a dynamic portfolio of small molecules, peptides, oligonucleotides and other emerging therapeutic modalities.

Job Description

PRD / SMDD @ Bangalore has an exciting opportunity for an Advisor / Sr Advisor – Synthetic Molecule Analytical Chemistry to join our multidisciplinary team of chemists and engineers. The individual will have technical oversight of key process development activities performed at a strategic Indian contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO). The individual will act as the technical bridge between Lilly scientists and the CDMO, review & influence CDMO strategies, ensure alignment with Lilly requirements, elevate risks and develop mitigation plans. Empowered by access to world‑class capabilities and extensive pharmaceutical development experience, you will help deliver technical solutions that enable deeper understanding of processes and products across the portfolio. Ideal candidates will possess experience across multiple analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC, mass spectrometry, NMR), demonstrate an aptitude in technical problem‑solving, and be motivated to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment. The individual will enable comprehensive characterization of materials and processes necessary to ensure the quality, safety, and efficacy of Lilly’s medicines. This responsibility requires direct contribution to the development of analytical methodology and the design of experiments to generate key data.

Role Overview and Key Responsibilities

• Scientific & Technical Leadership: Demonstrate learning agility across modalities (small molecules, peptides, and oligonucleotides).
• Drive the design, development, and implementation of product control strategies for synthetic / small molecule programs.
• Demonstrated ability to develop analytical methods, justify specifications, design stability studies, establish starting material rationales for synthetic processes, identify impurities, and test drug product performance characteristics (e.g., dissolution/disintegration).
• Provide technical guidance for analytical activities carried out within the CDMO network.
• Ensure methods are technically sound, well developed, and fit for purposes.
• Collaborate closely with process development chemistry and engineering colleagues and manufacturing engineers to translate processes from the bench to pilot plant scale.
• Identify and implement innovative solutions to development challenges, monitor emerging trends in analytical chemistry, and maintain familiarity with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Proven record of embracing advanced digitization efforts by deploying digital tools to enable seamless digital technology transfer.
• Proven track record of working with diverse groups across the value chain and in multiple locations.
• Thrive at the interface between disciplines and be able to quickly move from one scientific challenge to another while navigating ambiguity.
• Document all work in an appropriate manner.

People Leadership

Exhibit coaching and mentoring of peers and other scientists. Work as a team and take responsibility with accountability. Promote a team culture of scientific excellence, collaboration, safety, and compliance.

Basic Qualifications

PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field, with 5+ years of experience.

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Use of strong interpersonal skills for collaboration.
• Demonstrated self‑initiative and appropriate risk‑taking.
• Ability to learn and apply technical knowledge to meet changing project needs.
• Ability to prioritize multiple activities and handle ambiguity.

Additional Information

Potential exposure to chemicals, allergens, and loud noises. Work hours flexibility to accommodate collaboration across multiple time zones. Travel: up to 20%. Mainly domestic. Occasionally international.

Location

This position is in Hyderabad.

Accessibility

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions.

EEO/DEI

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.

Company Culture

#WeAreLilly At Lilly we strive to ensure our employees are part of a team that cares about them and our shared purpose of making life better for those around the world. How do we do this? We continue to look for ways to include, innovate, accelerate and deliver while maintaining integrity, excellence and respect for people. We hope that you seek to join us on our journey as we create medicine and deliver improved outcomes for patients across the globe!