Senior Process Engineer, Lilly Medicine Foundry

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 171,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension

Medical benefits

Vacation benefits

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis is seeking a Process Engineer to support drug substance API manufacturing, focusing on developing and sustaining process knowledge, equipment support, and process optimization.

You will perform risk assessments, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and engage with multiple groups including QA, Operations, and Automation to drive quality and efficiency in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in chemical engineering with 2+ years in pharma, biotech or CMO API process engineering.
• Authorized to work in the United States full-time; no visa sponsorship is offered.

Responsibilities

• Perform impact and risk assessments for unit operations
• Learn lab and plant reactor design, and automation recipes
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance with company policies
• Maintain CGMP-compliant processing equipment and quality systems
• Model and test heat/mass transfer for scale-up to plant
• Engage with HSE, QA, Tech Services, Development, Operations and Maintenance
• Author/review/approve technical reports and regulatory submissions
• Develop or review project plans and timetables

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Communication

Process control

Creativity

Mentoring

Flexibility

DeltaV

Dynochem

Aspen

ELN

Education

BS or MS in chemical engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

The Process Engineer provides technical assessment and support for production operations in the areas of developing and sustaining process knowledge, process and equipment support, process optimization, equipment capability and asset management, and engineering business systems. This role is to serve as a process engineer supporting drug substance active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing.

• Perform impact and risk assessments for unit operations
• Learn the lab and plant design for the reactors including automation recipes and procedures.
• Ensure that people and their environment are safe and that company policies concerning safety are followed.
• Ensure processing equipment remains compliant with internal Quality System requirements, applicable engineering standards, and cGMP requirements.
• Assess rig fit by receiving the technical data package for new processes and performing modeling, simulations and/or experimental work as required to ensure heat and mass transfer are acceptable when scaling to the plant.
• Active engagement and communication with: HSE, Quality Assurance, Tech Services, Development, Operations, FUME/C&Q, Automation, Maintenance, Environmental Monitoring, and Manufacturing.
• Author, review, or approve high-quality technical reports and regulatory submissions dealing with the work performed by the department. Ensure that records and technical notebooks are adequately maintained.
• Demonstrate engagement and employ a quality approach in all endeavors by proactively identifying quality issues and communicating appropriately.
• Develop or review plans and timetables for project work.

Basic Requirements

• BS or MS in chemical engineering or related engineering degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience with a pharmaceutical, biotech, or CMO environment supporting the process engineering of drug substance active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturing or development.
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.

Additional Preferences

• Deep technical interest and understanding in the field of Chemical Engineering
• Ability to work well in a team environment incorporating a variety of functional relationships and desire to be point of accountability
• Experience with any of the following software packages: DeltaV, Dynochem, Aspen, and/or electronic lab notebooks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills for a diverse audience, e.g., both operations staff and management.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a Process Team consisting of a diverse group of management, production, science and engineering professionals
• Understanding of process control systems
• Creativity to identify improvement opportunities and the tenacity/initiative to see them implemented
• Guidance/mentoring of others through processes
• Flexibility to meet business needs

Other Information

• Initial location at Parkwood West, Indianapolis.
• Permanent location at the new Lilly Medicines Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana.

Compensation and Benefits

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $66,000 - $171,600.

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k), pension, vacation benefits, eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits, flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts), life insurance and death benefits, certain time off and leave of absence benefits, and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

EEO Statement

Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.