Senior Analytical Scientist, Drug Substance Method Transfer

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

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.