Lead Solid-State Materials Scientist for Drug Substances

100 Eli Lilly and Company

Indianapolis (IN)

On-site

USD 126,000 - 205,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) participation

Pension plan

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Lilly, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, is seeking a Materials Scientist to advance solid-state science across pre-clinical to product development. You will lead solid-form screening, crystallization scale-up, and cross-functional problem solving within the SMDD organization, delivering robust solutions for pharmaceutical solids and new modalities.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in a physical science or a master’s with industry experience, with expertise in XRPD/DSC/TGA/DVS/HPLC and

Qualifications

PhD degree in a physical science (e.g. chemistry), pharmaceutics, or related discipline or Masters degree with 5+ years experience.

Responsibilities

Solid-form screening and characterization of novel small molecules, peptides, oligonucleotides, and intermediates.
Scale up crystallization of small molecules and peptide fragments.
Consultant for project teams solving complex technical problems related to solid form assessment and particle properties.
Problem-solving skills in applying solid-state principles to the delivery of new therapeutic modalities.
Engage in development of workflows for solid-state integration with automated data analysis.
Documentation of scientific results.
Maintain laboratory area and instrumentation related to solid state and process crystallization.
Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.