Analytical Strategy Lead – Foundry Startup

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 65,250 - 169,400; Full time

Job summary

Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, IN is hiring an Analytical Strategy Scientist to provide operational and strategic support across analytical laboratories during startup and commissioning. The role emphasizes project management, outsourcing coordination, and documentation readiness within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Initial location at Parkwood West, Carmel, IN, with future permanent site at Lebanon, IN, and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in a scientific discipline with relevant project management experience.
• 5+ years (BS) or 2+ years (MS) in project management or coordination in pharma.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities; cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute analytical projects tied to LMF manufacturing runs.
• Track timelines, KPIs, and report status with cross‑functional partners.
• Coordinate outsourced testing with vendors and contract labs.
• Support training, onboarding, and documentation readiness for methods.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

GMP knowledge

Vendor management

LMS familiarity

Project management tools

LIMS

Startup experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry/ Biochemistry/ Pharmaceutical Sciences/ Biology

Tools

LIMS

Electronic quality systems

Job description

Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, IN is hiring an Analytical Strategy Scientist to provide operational and strategic support across analytical laboratories during startup and commissioning. The role emphasizes project management, outsourcing coordination, and documentation readiness within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Initial location at Parkwood West, Carmel, IN, with future permanent site at Lebanon, IN, and occasional travel.