Senior Engineering Advisor (SDD)

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis seeks an Engineering Consultant to lead development of key solutions for Lilly manufacturing processes, bringing expertise in spray drying and amorphous solid dispersions.

The role provides global technical leadership, guides capital projects, mentors staff, and collaborates cross-functionally to drive process improvements, safety, quality, and knowledge sharing across sites.

Qualifications

• BS Engineering or Science.
• 8+ yrs manufacturing experience in a GMP regulated environment (pharmaceutical manufacturing preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering leadership globally in spray dried technology for amorphous solid dispersions, including solvent system selection and process parameter definition.
• Collaborate cross-functionally in manufacturing and development to direct discipline activities, new technology development, assessments, and deployment.
• Assist with technical evaluations, technology assessment and problem resolution including troubleshooting and productivity improvements.
• Develop informal and formal networks with manufacturing and development peers to identify opportunities to apply engineering principles to Lilly operations.
• Develop experimental programs, protocols and models to address technical problems, including vessel and scale-down models.
• Supervise laboratory experiments and ensure safety, quality and speed.
• Prepare technical reports and other supporting documentation for knowledge sharing.
• Leverage external resources to stay current in area of technology expertise.

Skills

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS Engineering or Science

MS or PhD in Engineering

Tools

Process engineering lab equipment

Job description

Support the development of key solutions or process improvements for Lilly manufacturing processes or industry defined subjects. Engineering Consultants are expected to bring key expertise and knowledge to the table and lead development processes through research, process engineering laboratory experimental efforts, and direct interactions with manufacturing sites, development and functional areas.

This role provides technical leadership (including oversight of the community, technology development, knowledge sharing, mentoring and coaching of others, etc.), provides technical –guidance and support to sites and external manufacturing organizations, supports major capital projects, and networks with the external community at large.

• Provides engineering technical leadership globally in spray dried technology for amorphous solid dispersions, including solvent system selection, and process parameter definition.
• Collaborates cross-functionally in manufacturing and development to direct discipline activities, new technology development, assessments, and deployment. Stay abreast of current industry trends in spray drying, hot melt extrusion alternatives, and emerging amorphous stabilization approaches.
• Collaborates with sites globally, assisting with technical evaluations, technology assessment and specific problem resolution including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and productivity improvements.
• Develops informal and formal networks with manufacturing and development peers to identify opportunities to apply engineering principles to improve Lilly operations.
• Develops experimental programs, protocols and models to address technical problems. Includes development and application of vessel and other scale-down models.
• Supervises laboratory experiments and partner with lab team to assure that experiments are carried out safely and with high quality and speed.
• Prepares technical reports and other supporting documentation for knowledge sharing.
• Leverage external resources to stay current in specific area of technology expertise and when necessary to complement internal resources.

Basic Qualifications:

• BS Engineering or Science
• 8+ yrs manufacturing experience in a GMP regulated environment (preferably pharmaceutical manufacturing)

Additional Skills/ Preferences:

• Demonstrated technical abilities and abilities in engineering as applied to the manufacturing platforms utilized in pharmaceutical manufacturing oral solid dose.
• Advanced degree in engineering (MS or PhD).
• Expertise in particle characterization and analysis