Senior Director, Process Chemistry & API Development

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 148,500 - 257,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and pension

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Vacation and leave benefits

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

A global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis is seeking experienced individuals to lead the commercialization of synthetic molecules. Candidates will oversee dynamic teams and ensure regulatory compliance while applying expertise in pharmaceutical development. The role entails innovation in process chemistry, extensive collaboration across teams, and leadership in project management to support product development. The ideal candidates have significant experience in the pharmaceutical sector, with strong communication skills and a proven track record in transformational product development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of pharmaceutical process development experience for Ph.D. or 15+ years for MS.
• Experience with active ingredient development preferred.
• Ability to transform ideas into marketable products and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams for drug candidate route commercialization.
• Oversee external R&D and campaign execution.
• Collaborate across CMC networks for clinical trials.

Skills

Synthetic organic chemistry techniques

Process optimization

Regulatory submissions

Leadership

Analytical techniques

Education

Ph.D. in organic chemistry or related field

MS in Organic Chemistry or related field

Tools

Modeling and simulation tools

Process Analytical Technologies (PAT)

Job description

A global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis is seeking experienced individuals to lead the commercialization of synthetic molecules. Candidates will oversee dynamic teams and ensure regulatory compliance while applying expertise in pharmaceutical development. The role entails innovation in process chemistry, extensive collaboration across teams, and leadership in project management to support product development. The ideal candidates have significant experience in the pharmaceutical sector, with strong communication skills and a proven track record in transformational product development.