Sr. Scientist (R2-R3)

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 99,424 - 117,763; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Pension

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Fitness and employee clubs

Job summary

Initial Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking a Senior Scientist in Indianapolis, IN to provide technical support for manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). This role involves technology transfer, process validation, and continuous optimization of manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant STEM field and at least 3 years of cGMP API manufacturing experience. Additionally, benefits include a comprehensive program covering medical, dental, pension, and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of cGMP API manufacturing experience from TS/MS or Development organization.
• 3 years of experience in small molecule API manufacturing.
• 2 years of experience in process scale-up, pilot plant pharmaceutical manufacturing, technology transfer.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).
• Support technology transfer and process validation of manufacturing processes.
• Execute technical projects to improve and optimize process control.

Skills

cGMP API manufacturing experience

Process scale-up

Root cause analysis

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry or related STEM field

Job description

Sr. Scientist (R2-R3) – Lilly

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).
• Support technology transfer and process validation of manufacturing processes in external manufacturing areas.
• Execute technical projects to improve and optimize process control, yield, purity, and productivity.
• Perform process monitoring on manufacturing data to assess variability and identify improvement opportunities.
• Author and review technical documents translating process knowledge and control strategies into manufacturing documentation.
• Serve as frontline technical services and active member of process teams to achieve project and manufacturing goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry or related STEM field.
• Minimum 3 years of cGMP API manufacturing experience from TS/MS or Development organization.
• 3 years of experience in small molecule API manufacturing.
• 2 years of experience in process scale‑up, pilot plant pharmaceutical manufacturing, technology transfer of small molecule synthetic drug substance, process validation and data monitoring.
• 1 year of experience in root cause analysis investigation at cGMP setting.
• Up to 20% domestic and international travel required.

Location

Indianapolis, IN.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $99,424.00 – $117,763.00 per year.

Full‑time employees are eligible for a company bonus depending on performance and a comprehensive benefits program including 401(k) match, pension, vacation, medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, leave of absence, employee assistance program, fitness and employee clubs and activities.

EEO Statement

Lilly is a proud EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.