Senior Scientist, Peptide Manufacturing & Tech Transfer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Well-being programs

Job summary

Lilly is seeking a Senior/Principal Scientist for API-EM to provide technical support for peptide and oligonucleotide manufacturing outside contract manufacturers. The role emphasizes transfer, process stewardship, monitoring, and issue resolution across external partners.

Strong cGMP knowledge and global regulatory understanding are essential. The position requires collaboration across sites, coaching of peers, and responsibility for validation state, CAPAs, and regulatory input.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (Chemistry/Biochemistry preferred).
• 3+ years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience and regulatory knowledge.
• Authorized to work in the United States full-time.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight for peptide/oligonucleotide manufacturing processes.
• Lead resolution of technical issues related to control strategies and manufacturing.
• Communicate with internal and external partners, investigations, and outputs.
• Maintain relationships with development partners and central technical organizations.
• Document process descriptions, ranges, and specifications; ensure process capability alignment.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

cGMP

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biology/Pharmacy/Engineering

Job description

Lilly is seeking a Senior/Principal Scientist for API-EM to provide technical support for peptide and oligonucleotide manufacturing outside contract manufacturers. The role emphasizes transfer, process stewardship, monitoring, and issue resolution across external partners.

Strong cGMP knowledge and global regulatory understanding are essential. The position requires collaboration across sites, coaching of peers, and responsibility for validation state, CAPAs, and regulatory input.