MSAT Senior Advisor: Bioconjugate Bioprocess Startup

BioSpace; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly is constructing an advanced manufacturing facility in Goochland County, Virginia, to produce monoclonal antibodies and bioconjugates. The Advisor/Sr.

Advisor TS/MS (MSAT) role provides technical stewardship across startup operations with expertise in conjugation chemistry, purification, filtration, analytics, and process controls. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, digital plant initiatives, and cross-functional leadership to drive process performance and regulatory readiness

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering or related discipline with relevant experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience within the biopharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

• Mentor bioprocess and lab scientists; analyze production data and drive solutions.
• Ensure compliance with safety and cGMP requirements.
• Represent site across network; review product reviews and global assessments.
• Partner with leadership to align technical agendas with regulatory expectations.
• Lead investigations and troubleshoot cross-functional issues.
• Oversee QA/QC to ensure control strategy compliance.
• Publish technical reports on process control, transfers, and validation.
• Support tech transfer and startup of new facilities.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Curiosity & learning

Data-driven problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Verbal & written communication

Adaptability

Decision-making

Education

PhD or MSc in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Lilly is constructing an advanced manufacturing facility in Goochland County, Virginia, to produce monoclonal antibodies and bioconjugates. The Advisor/Sr.

Advisor TS/MS (MSAT) role provides technical stewardship across startup operations with expertise in conjugation chemistry, purification, filtration, analytics, and process controls. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, digital plant initiatives, and cross-functional leadership to drive process performance and regulatory readiness