Director of Long-Acting Injectables & Bio-Nano Interfaces

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 153,000 - 224,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) program

Pension

Vacation benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Flexible benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Lilly is seeking a Director/Sr Director for Long-Acting Injectable & Bio-Nano Interface Characterization. You will define the scientific vision, set multi-year strategy, and drive translation from mechanistic understanding to IND-ready delivery platforms.

Mentorship of scientists and collaboration with academia and CROs are key components of the role. You will lead activities spanning release-rate control, bio-nano interfaces, and biodistribution, with a focus on accelerating decision-making in

Qualifications

• PhD in pharmaceutical sciences or related field.
• 8+ years in long-acting injectable/depot formulation.
• Experience bridging preclinical and translational plans.

Responsibilities

• Define multi-year scientific strategy for LAI and depot delivery.
• Lead cross-functional teams to translate concepts to IND-enabling plans.
• Mentor scientists and engineers across the organization.
• Represent Lilly externally with regulators and academia.

Skills

PhD in pharmaceutical sciences

Long-acting injectable expertise

Biophysics/biomaterials

Education

PhD degree in a relevant field

Tools

AI/ML tools

Job description

Lilly is seeking a Director/Sr Director for Long-Acting Injectable & Bio-Nano Interface Characterization. You will define the scientific vision, set multi-year strategy, and drive translation from mechanistic understanding to IND-ready delivery platforms.

Mentorship of scientists and collaboration with academia and CROs are key components of the role. You will lead activities spanning release-rate control, bio-nano interfaces, and biodistribution, with a focus on accelerating decision-making in