Senior Process Engineer — Pharma API Manufacturing

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly is seeking a small molecule Process Engineer to support the Lebanon pilot plant and the startup of a GMP manufacturing site. The role focuses on active pharmaceutical ingredient synthesis, solving technical challenges with equipment design, and sustaining process knowledge.

The candidate should have a BS or MS in Chemical Engineering and at least 2 years in pharma or related batch manufacturing, with strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemical Engineering (or related engineering degree).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech chemical manufacturing or batch processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform impact and risk assessments for unit operations.
• Learn lab and plant reactor design, automation recipes and procedures.
• Ensure safety and compliance with company policies and cGMP requirements.
• Maintain equipment that complies with Quality System and engineering standards.
• Assess rig fit by data package review, perform modeling or experiments for scale-up.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Oral & written communication

Education

BS or MS in Chemical Engineering

Tools

DeltaV

Dynochem

Aspen

Electronic Lab Notebooks

Job description

Lilly is seeking a small molecule Process Engineer to support the Lebanon pilot plant and the startup of a GMP manufacturing site. The role focuses on active pharmaceutical ingredient synthesis, solving technical challenges with equipment design, and sustaining process knowledge.

The candidate should have a BS or MS in Chemical Engineering and at least 2 years in pharma or related batch manufacturing, with strong problem-solving and collaboration skills.