Sr. Advisor/Director – Peptide Analytical Scientist

Eli Lilly and Company; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare leader in India is seeking a highly experienced professional for analytical development within their protein synthesis lab. The successful candidate will provide technical support, lead a team of chemists, and develop analytical methods crucial for peptide synthesis processes. A Ph.D. in Chemistry along with over 12 years of experience in process chemistry is essential. The position may entail light domestic and international travel, ensuring compliance with safety culture and lab management.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in process chemistry.
• Post-Doctoral experience in relevant field is preferred.
• Strong understanding of peptide chemistry and stability.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for protein synthesis lab.
• Develop and execute analytical methods.
• Ensure safety precautions are followed in the lab.

Skills

Analytical method development

Process chemistry

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Scientific excellence

Education

Ph.D. in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry

Tools

LC

GC

Mass Spectrometry

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, dedicated to discovering and bringing life‑changing medicines, improving the understanding and management of disease, and giving back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

Manufacturing and Quality Technical Hub Hyderabad

Lilly has invested more than $1B to establish a Manufacturing and Quality technical hub in India. The hub will oversee contract manufacturing of starting materials and intermediates for API production and provide scientific leadership for manufacturing and quality processes.

Job Description

Role Overview and Key Responsibilities

Provides technical support and performs analytical development work for protein synthesis lab process development through the design and execution of experiments and the development of analytical methods.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Culture & Lab Management

• Ensure that appropriate personal protective equipment is available and that safety precautions are followed.
• Maintain good administration and housekeeping of the PRD department work area.

People Leadership

• Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing team of process chemists aligned with Lilly culture.
• Set clear objectives, provide coaching, conduct performance reviews, and support career development.
• Promote a culture of scientific excellence, collaboration, safety, and compliance.
• Work as a team and take responsibility with accountability.

Scientific & Technical Leadership

• Understand the scientific principles required for analytical and semi‑preparative scale separation of manufacturing intermediates and drug substances in peptide.
• Understand the chemistry and stability of peptides.
• Develop analytical methods for key process steps in peptide synthesis.
• Design, conduct, and analyze experiments to deepen process understanding and optimize reaction conditions.
• Understand analytical instrumentation including LC, GC, titration, and mass spectrometry.
• Provide technical support to process development areas as needed.
• Participate in technology transfer of analytical methods.
• Document all work in an appropriate manner.

Education Requirement

• Ph.D. in College/University in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry (ph.D. + Post‑Doc in process chemistry) with 12+ years of experience.

Other Information

• Some domestic and international travel (<5%) may be required.

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