Senior Biologics Manufacturing Science Scientist

Lilly; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly in Indianapolis seeks a Senior Scientist, Manufacturing Science to optimize and support commercial biologics manufacturing. You will design and refine processes, lead tech transfers, and support scale-up from development to GMP production.

You will analyze manufacturing data, troubleshoot deviations, and drive continuous improvement to enhance yield, robustness, and compliance, mentoring junior scientists and ensuring reliable supply aligned with patient-focused mission.

Qualifications

• Experience with manufacturing data analysis and process optimization.
• Ability to lead tech transfers and support scale-up to GMP production.
• Experience writing technical reports and regulatory documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and refine manufacturing processes for biologics.
• Lead tech transfers and scale-up from development to GMP production.
• Analyze data, troubleshoot deviations, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Process design

Tech transfers

Data analysis

Regulatory documentation

Job description

Lilly seeks a Senior Scientist, Manufacturing Science to optimize and support commercial biologics manufacturing. In this role, you will design and refine processes, lead tech transfers, and support scale-up from development to GMP production. You will analyze manufacturing data, troubleshoot deviations, and drive continuous improvement to enhance yield, robustness, and compliance. Partnering with cross-functional teams, you will author technical reports and regulatory documentation, mentor junior scientists, and ensure reliable supply of high-quality medicines aligned with Lilly’s patient-focused mission.