Lab Operations Leader, Synthesis & Compliance

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lab Manager, Synthesis PTE Synthesis Laboratories at Lilly, leads day-to-day operations, safety, and compliance in the synthetic molecule labs at the Foundry. You will ensure labs are ready to support process development, tech transfer, scale-up, and manufacturing campaigns.

You will partner with Process scientists, Quality Control, Manufacturing, Engineering, Facilities, HSE, Lab Informatics, IT, Supply Chain, and Equipment Support to keep labs operational and aligned with priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biology or related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, biotechnology, or process development laboratories.
• Demonstrated experience managing laboratory operations in a regulated environment.
• Ability to work in a laboratory environment requires safe handling of chemicals, wearing PPE, and understanding other safety-related equipment or considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily administrative operations of process and synthesis laboratories, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution of laboratory activities.
• Drive laboratory readiness for new programs, equipment and supporting utility installations, and facility expansions.
• Coordinate vendors and contractors while managing and maintain inventory.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for laboratory operational issues and escalations.
• Oversee laboratory equipment lifecycle management, including installation, qualification, calibration, maintenance, and retirement.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Safety culture

Quality compliance

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biology

Tools

ELN

MES

LIMS

Asset management systems

Job description

The Lab Manager, Synthesis PTE Synthesis Laboratories at Lilly, leads day-to-day operations, safety, and compliance in the synthetic molecule labs at the Foundry. You will ensure labs are ready to support process development, tech transfer, scale-up, and manufacturing campaigns.

You will partner with Process scientists, Quality Control, Manufacturing, Engineering, Facilities, HSE, Lab Informatics, IT, Supply Chain, and Equipment Support to keep labs operational and aligned with priorities.