Director, Long-Acting Injectables & Bio-Nano Interface

BioSpace; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 153,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) program

Pension plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Job summary

Lilly is seeking a Senior Director to define and drive the scientific strategy for long-acting injectable and bio-nano interface platforms. The role spans polymer and lipid depot systems, with a focus on translation to IND-enabling delivery platforms and regulatory readiness.

The candidate will guide cross-functional teams, engage with academia, CDMOs, and regulatory bodies, and mentor the next generation of scientists and engineers while advancing innovative drug-delivery concepts.

Qualifications

• Earned PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, chemical or biomedical engineering, materials science, biophysics, or a related field.
• 8+ years of industry/translational experience in long-acting injectable/depot formulation and injectable nanoparticle development.
• Bridge preclinical mechanistic understanding into IND-enabling translational plans.
• Working knowledge of design controls and quality systems in regulated industry.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop technical talent.

Responsibilities

• Define the scientific vision and multi-year technical strategy for LAI and depot delivery.
• Serve as internal/external technical authority on injectable depot systems and bio-nano interface.
• Build external networks with academics, CDMOs, consortia, and regulatory bodies.
• Oversee preclinical release, PK/IVIVC, and biodistribution study strategy with CROs and academics.
• Mentor scientists and engineers across DDCS's broader technical portfolio.

Skills

PhD in pharma/engineering

Long-acting injectable

Bio-nano interface

AI/ML tools

Mentoring

Education

PhD in pharmaceutical sciences

Tools

AI/ML tools

IVIVC/PK modeling

Job description

Lilly is seeking a Senior Director to define and drive the scientific strategy for long-acting injectable and bio-nano interface platforms. The role spans polymer and lipid depot systems, with a focus on translation to IND-enabling delivery platforms and regulatory readiness.

The candidate will guide cross-functional teams, engage with academia, CDMOs, and regulatory bodies, and mentor the next generation of scientists and engineers while advancing innovative drug-delivery concepts.