Senior Scientist – Manufacturing Science & Process Optimization

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus paid

401(k) plan

Comprehensive benefits

Paid vacation

Job summary

Lilly in Indianapolis seeks a Senior Scientist – Manufacturing Science to support the API External Manufacturing portfolio, improving process control, yield, and purity in a cGMP environment. You will design and run laboratory-scale experiments, analyze data, write technical reports, and collaborate with global process teams; domestic travel up to 20% is possible.

This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package, bonus eligibility, and opportunities to contribute to life-changing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific disciplines (Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physical Chemistry, or analytical chemistry).
• 3+ years of relevant industrial experience in API manufacturing, TS/MS, QA, or development.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Understand manufacturing principles for intermediates and bulk drug substances, including chemistry–equipment interactions.
• Execute projects to improve process control, yield, and productivity.
• Support preparation of technical documents: reports, change controls, validations, and procedures.
• Develop and monitor metrics to assess real-time process variability and capability.
• Document validation status with data demonstrating process capability.
• Ensure accurate instruction sets and PFDs describe the process and control strategy.

Skills

Biochemistry

Organic Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

Physical Chemistry

Bioanalytical Chemistry

Analytical Chemistry

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry/Organic Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Physical Chemistry/Bioanalytical Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry

Job description

Lilly in Indianapolis seeks a Senior Scientist – Manufacturing Science to support the API External Manufacturing portfolio, improving process control, yield, and purity in a cGMP environment. You will design and run laboratory-scale experiments, analyze data, write technical reports, and collaborate with global process teams; domestic travel up to 20% is possible.

This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package, bonus eligibility, and opportunities to contribute to life-changing