Advisor - Analytical Chemistry

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to improving lives through innovative biopharmaceuticals. In this role, you will be part of a dynamic team focused on developing and implementing advanced analytical methodologies for the characterization of cutting-edge medicines. You will engage with experts across various disciplines, contribute to robust control strategies, and lead initiatives to enhance scientific processes. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your analytical expertise and problem-solving skills in a collaborative environment, making a meaningful impact on healthcare solutions worldwide.

Qualifications

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent experience required.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement analytical methodologies for various biopharmaceuticals.
• Collaborate with scientists to progress portfolio projects.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Problem-solving

Chromatographic separations

Mass Spectrometry

Effective communication

Data interpretation

Learning agility

Education

PhD in Analytical Chemistry

MS with 5+ years of experience

BS with 10+ years of experience

Tools

Reversed phase chromatography

Ion exchange chromatography

Size exclusion chromatography

Capillary electrophoresis

Optical spectroscopy

Job description

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.

Organization Overview:

At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

The Bioproduct Research and Development (BR&D) organization delivers new medicines to patients through the development and commercialization of insulins, peptides, oligonucleotides, monoclonal antibodies, novel therapeutic proteins, and gene therapy systems. BR&D is a multidisciplinary group with deep technical expertise that works collaboratively with our discovery and manufacturing colleagues. Located in Indianapolis, IN, scientists have full access to Lilly’s deep pharmaceutical development expertise and engineering capabilities. In this role, you will be part of a diverse team of analytical chemists, pharmaceutical scientists, and engineers delivering product and process understanding to progress portfolio. Ideal candidates will possess experience across multiple analytical techniques and demonstrate an aptitude in technical problem-solving, and be motivated to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Enable the design, development, and implementation of analytical methodologies for the characterization and analysis of oligonucleotides, peptides, therapeutic recombinant proteins, synthetic/pegylated peptide/proteins, and/or monoclonal antibodies.
• Contribute to the establishment of robust control strategies through generation of data, development of analytical methods, design and execution of stability strategies.
• Engage with scientists across development and manufacturing as well as through collaboration with external development partners to progress portfolio projects at various stages of development.
• Responsible for evaluating and/or implementing new analytical technologies/methods to advance Lilly’s current analytical capabilities.
• Spearhead new initiatives to improve existing scientific processes within the organization and across the company.

• Identify and exploit new scientific concepts, strong problem-solving skills, and be self-motivated to contribute across multiple projects.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to speak to both technical and business-related implications of your work.
• May supervise other BS/MS analytical scientists supporting BR&D analytical development.

Basic Requirement:

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field, MS with 5+ years of experience, or BS with 10+ years of experience.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Experience with chromatographic separations (reversed phase chromatography, ion exchange chromatography, size exclusion chromatography), capillary electrophoresis, spectroscopic methods, and other methods for the analysis of oligonucleotides, peptides, and monoclonal antibodies.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstration of scientific and people leadership skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in multiple modes of chromatography, mass spectrometry, optical spectroscopy, instrument engineering, or other analytical technologies.
• Hands-on experience with mass spectrometry in the characterization and quantitation of synthetic molecules including oligonucleotides and peptides.
• Experience with data interpretation, including the application of chemometrics, multivariate modeling, and other data manipulation tools.
• Learning agility and demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge to improve the understanding of chemical systems or improve analytical techniques.
• Ability to balance multiple activities, prioritize evolving project needs, and handle ambiguity.
• Must be able to work productively in an interdisciplinary team environment.

Additional Information:

• Travel: 0 to 15%
• Potential exposure to chemicals, allergens, and loud noises.
• Position Location: Indianapolis, IN; Lilly Technology Center-North (LTC-N)