Biopharma Modeling Scientist: Formulation & Dissolution

BioSpace; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension

Vacation benefits

Well-being programs

Job summary

Lilly is seeking a scientist for the Synthetic Molecule Design and Development group on our LTC-N Campus in Indianapolis. The role focuses on analytical method development and supporting drug product development from pre-clinical through commercialization, collaborating across formulation, biopharmaceutical modeling, analytical chemistry, and engineering teams to optimize drug forms and processes.

Candidates should have hands-on experience in analytical chemistry or pharmaceutical sciences,

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or related discipline.
• Experience with analytical techniques for characterizing physicochemical properties and drug product performance (e.g., HPLC, UV, NIR, dissolution).
• Strong leadership, teamwork, communication and writing skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; no visa sponsorship provided.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical methods and conduct experiments to aid early clinical formulation development.
• Collaborate with formulation scientists to design experiments and guide formulation selection.
• Partner with biopharmaceutical modeling scientists, analytical chemists, and engineers to optimize drug form and process.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks for clinical and commercial drug products.
• Ensure safety, quality, regulatory compliance, GLP/GMP, and legal requirements.
• Author regulatory documents and support product performance strategies for trials and commercialization.
• Engage diverse thought and foster collaborations to drive innovation.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Spectroscopy

Chromatography

Formulation development

Biopharmaceutics

Education

B.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, or related discipline

Tools

HPLC

UV

NIR

Dissolution

Job description

Lilly is seeking a scientist for the Synthetic Molecule Design and Development group on our LTC-N Campus in Indianapolis. The role focuses on analytical method development and supporting drug product development from pre-clinical through commercialization, collaborating across formulation, biopharmaceutical modeling, analytical chemistry, and engineering teams to optimize drug forms and processes.

Candidates should have hands-on experience in analytical chemistry or pharmaceutical sciences,