Senior Principal Scientist, Peptide Tech Services

BioSpace; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

401(k) plan

Vacation benefits

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Job summary

Lilly, headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, seeks a Senior or Principal Scientist to lead technical stewardship for peptide and oligonucleotide manufacturing in an external manufacturing environment. The role requires cross-functional collaboration with partners, process transfer, and regulatory support to maintain compliant, validated operations.

Responsibilities include process characterization, monitoring, CAPA effectiveness, and continuous improvement within cGMP standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, or Engineering (Chemistry or Biochemistry strongly preferred).
• At least 3 years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience with knowledge of regulatory expectations.
• Authorized to work in the United States full-time; Lilly will not sponsor visas.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight for peptide and/or oligonucleotide manufacturing processes.
• Lead resolution of technical issues including control strategy and manufacturing.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external partners; conduct investigations and publish outputs.
• Build and maintain relationships with development partners and central technical organizations.
• Characterize processes with documentation and ensure PAR/NOR alignment.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

cGMPs understanding

Technical transfer

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, or Engineering

Job description

Lilly, headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, seeks a Senior or Principal Scientist to lead technical stewardship for peptide and oligonucleotide manufacturing in an external manufacturing environment. The role requires cross-functional collaboration with partners, process transfer, and regulatory support to maintain compliant, validated operations.

Responsibilities include process characterization, monitoring, CAPA effectiveness, and continuous improvement within cGMP standards.