Senior Analytical Scientist – Analytical Sciences and Technology - Lilly Medicine Foundry

Scorpion Therapeutics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site in Indianapolis

0–10% travel

Job summary

Lilly is seeking a Senior Analytical Scientist to support drug substance processes in Indianapolis, focusing on analytical method transfer, development, and validation for synthetic and biologic products.

You will implement PAT strategies, collaborate across teams, and drive improvements in analytical technologies to ensure robust, GMP‑compliant testing and support regulatory submissions.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related STEM field with 8+ years in analytical characterization using HPLC, GC, LC-MS, and spectroscopy.
• Experience in pharmaceutical development and GMP environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement PAT strategies and optimize analytical solutions across teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in analytical technologies and methods.
• Collaborate with process engineers, chemists, and biologics scientists to ensure robust testing aligned with GMP.
• Support regulatory submissions and ensure quality in drug substances.

Skills

Analytical characterization

Communication

Collaboration

GMP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related STEM

Master's degree (optional)

Tools

HPLC

GC

LC-MS

Spectroscopy

Job description

Role

Senior Analytical Scientist supporting drug substance processes at Lilly's new Medicine Foundry, focusing on analytical method transfer, development, and validation for synthetic and biologic products. Responsibilities include implementing PAT strategies, collaborating across teams to optimize analytical solutions, and driving continuous improvement in analytical technologies. The role involves working closely with process engineers, chemists, and biologics scientists to ensure robust, accurate testing aligned with GMP standards, and supporting regulatory submissions.

Requirements

B.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related STEM field with 8+ years (or M.S. with 5+ years) in analytical characterization using techniques like HPLC, GC, LC-MS, and spectroscopy; experience supporting pharmaceutical development and GMP environments; strong communication and collaboration skills; U.S. work authorization.

Preferred

extensive hands-on experience with method validation, transfer into production, and supporting synthetic/biologic drug substances.

HighValue

biologics, synthetic molecules, process transfer, PAT, GMP, drug substance analytics, cGMP compliance, cross-functional collaboration.

Worksetup

onsite in Indianapolis or Lebanon, Indiana; 0-10% travel.