Sr. Process engineering -Peptides/Small molecule Scientist

540 Eli Lilly Services India Pvt Ltd – Hyderabad; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly's Hyderabad hub leads the manufacturing and quality science agenda for Lilly's global supply network. The role focuses on process engineering, scale-up, and technology transfer to support API manufacturing in India.

You will work with development scientists and cross-functional teams to deliver robust processes and ensure quality in a fast-paced environment. Join a cutting-edge team driving manufacturing excellence with cross-country collaboration, data-driven decisions, and a strong

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in scientific disciplines or equivalent industry experience.
• 12+ years in process development, lab-scale engineering, or manufacturing support.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for design, optimization, and scale-up of lab-based processes.
• Collaborate with TS/MS, QA, and manufacturing to support tech transfer and robust manufacturing.
• Develop scale-down models and perform hands-on experimentation to support development decisions.

Skills

Process engineering

Tech transfer

Lab-scale engineering

Data analysis

Strong communication

Education

Ph.D. in chemistry/biochem/chemical engineering

12+ years pharma/lab experience

Tools

Aspen

MATLAB

SolidWorks

Job description

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.

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.

Manufacturing & Quality Technical Hub, Hyderabad

Lilly's Hyderabad hub is a first-of-its-kind technical center built to lead the manufacturing and quality science agenda for Lilly's global supply network, and the work done here reaches patients in more than 110 countries. This hub oversees contract manufacturing of starting materials and intermediates for API manufacturing in India, managing the full scientific agenda for manufacturing and quality. We're building a cutting-edge scientific organization and looking for top talent in process engineering, chemistry, analytical and data sciences to be part of it. The science you develop here doesn't stay here. It moves through Lilly's global supply network and reaches patients across more than 110 countries who are counting on it.

Job Description 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 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. Lilly knows 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!

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.

Job Description Role Overview and Key Responsibilities

Process Engineer provides technical leadership and hands‑on engineering support for the design, optimization, and scale‑up of laboratory‑based processes that enable robust manufacturing of drug substances and drug products. This role partners closely with development scientists, and cross‑functional engineering groups to deliver high‑quality technical solutions, reliable laboratory operations, and effective technology transfer.

Technical Development & Support

Partner with TS/MS scientists in US and Ireland to design, develop, and refine laboratory‑scale processes. Establish, maintain, and optimize unit operations used in the process development lab (e.g., chromatography, filtration, mixing, crystallization, upstream/downstream studies, formulation experiments, and others). Develop scale‑down models that accurately represent full‑scale operations and use them to support process characterization, robustness studies, and troubleshooting. Conduct hands‑on laboratory experimentation, data analysis, and technical reporting to support key development and manufacturing decisions.

Process Optimization & Technology Transfer

Support tech transfer activities by preparing process documentation, generating process parameters, and enabling smooth movement of processes from lab to pilot or manufacturing scale. Support technical process issues and to implement long‑term improvements informed by lab experimentation. Apply engineering fundamentals and first‑principles thinking to develop innovative solutions, improve process understanding, and enhance robustness.

Laboratory Operations & Safety

Oversee safe operation of laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with EH&S expectations. Support equipment specification, procurement, installation, and qualification for lab‑scale systems. Maintain high‑quality documentation practices, including experimental protocols, batch records, and engineering analyses.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Collaborate closely with automation, analytical, mechanical, and instrumentation engineering groups to introduce new tools, models, and technologies. Partner with Quality, TS/MS, and manufacturing to align development activities with long‑term production needs. Provide mentoring, training, and knowledge sharing to laboratory personnel and junior engineers.

Innovation & External Engagement

Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in process development. Leverage external collaborations, vendor interactions, and professional networks to strengthen internal capabilities.

Education and experience Requirement

• Ph.D. in scientific disciplines of Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related fields, or equivalent industry experience / Ph.D + Post Doc in Chemistry (focusing more Peptide chemistry) with 12+ years Minimum 5–8 years of experience in process development, lab‑scale engineering, or manufacturing support in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or similar industries.
• Experience with process modeling software (e.g., Aspen, MATLAB, statistical design tools).
• Working knowledge of GMP expectations and laboratory quality systems.
• Experience with 3D modeling tools (e.g., SolidWorks) for equipment design or fixture development.
• Demonstrated experience in technology transfer and scale‑up/scale‑down, in laboratory‑scale unit operations relevant to the role (e.g., chromatography, TFF, bioreactors, mixing systems, filtration and drying technologies).
• Strong analytical and PC skills, including data modeling, statistical methods, and ability to interpret experimental results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities and ability to work independently with minimal direction.

Other Information

Some travel (domestic and international) less than 5% may be required.

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.

#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! #WeAreLilly