Lead Crystallization Process Engineer

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 129,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension

Vacation benefits

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Lilly in Indianapolis is seeking a crystallization engineer to own end‑to‑end crystallization process design for diverse pipelines. You will apply first‑principles science with robust, scalable methods to deliver clinically relevant materials for small molecules, oligonucleotides, and peptides.

You will lead innovation across crystallization strategies, utilize PAT tools, and contribute to regulatory filings.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering is required.
• MSc in Chemical Engineering with 7+ years of experience or
• BSc in Chemical Engineering with 10+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead crystallization process design end-to-end for clinical materials.
• Develop and implement a full toolkit of crystallization strategies with PAT.
• Serve as crystallization expert on cross-functional teams and support regulatory filings.
• Partner with formulation, analytical, and manufacturing teams for scale‑up and tech transfer.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to internal standards and DoE culture.

Skills

Crystallization design

Scale-up

PAT tools

DoE methods

Leadership

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering

MSc in Chemical Engineering

BSc in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Population balance modeling

Thermodynamic solubility modeling

Process analytics

Job description

Lilly in Indianapolis is seeking a crystallization engineer to own end‑to‑end crystallization process design for diverse pipelines. You will apply first‑principles science with robust, scalable methods to deliver clinically relevant materials for small molecules, oligonucleotides, and peptides.

You will lead innovation across crystallization strategies, utilize PAT tools, and contribute to regulatory filings.