Sr. Scientist Technical Services/Manufacturing Science API-EM

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 171,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive health benefits

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking an API‑EM TS/MS Scientist to join their Indianapolis team. This role provides technical and scientific expertise in biologics manufacturing, ensuring compliance and quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will possess a strong scientific background, typically with a bachelor's degree in fields like Biotech or Chemistry, and have at least three years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

The anticipated salary ranges from $66,000 to $171,600, with additional benefits including health insurance and 401(k) matching. Some travel and off-shift work may be required.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight for biologics manufacturing processes.
• Lead resolution of technical issues in manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. and global regulations.

Skills

Pharmaceutical manufacturing

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Project management

Data management practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline

Biotech/Biochemistry preferred

Job description

Organization Overview

Join the energetic and growing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient - External Manufacturing Organization (API‑EM) that delivers a diverse portfolio of medicines essential to patients worldwide. The API‑EM TS/MS (Technical Services / Manufacturing Science) Scientist provides technical and scientific expertise within a dynamic external manufacturing environment, ensuring reliable and compliant manufacture of API drug substance at external contract manufacturing groups in accordance with global quality standards. The role interacts daily with external partners, internal team members, and site management.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight for biologics manufacturing processes, leveraging a strong technical foundation and previous experience supporting these processes.
• Lead resolution of technical issues, including those related to control strategy and manufacturing.
• Employ excellent communication skills to manage internal and external relationships.
• Build and maintain relationships with development and central technical organizations.
• Ensure proper characterization of processes and products and effective documentation of process description, measures, acceptable ranges, and specifications.
• Ensure processes are compliant, capable, in control, and maintained in a validated or qualified state.
• Understand, justify and document the state of validation with data that evaluate the capability of the manufacturing process to meet its stated purpose.
• Influence and implement the network technical agenda and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain biologic processes in compliance with US and global regulations.
• Understand the scientific principles required for manufacturing intermediates and drug substances, including the interaction of process and equipment.
• Operate with a “Team Lilly” mindset.

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline such as Biotech, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, or Engineering; Biotech/Biochemistry strongly preferred.
• Three or more years of hands‑on experience and proficiency with pharmaceutical manufacturing and working knowledge of regulatory expectations.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis; role does not provide visa sponsorship.

Additional Preferences

• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and their application in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in data management practices across manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrates adaptability, a collaborative mindset, and a positive attitude toward change.
• Proven ability to effectively communicate and influence across diverse technical and business teams.
• Skilled in managing and delivering complex, cross‑functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated project management expertise with a track record of coordinating and executing multifaceted projects.

Additional Information

• Some travel may be required.
• Some off‑shift work (night/weekend) may be required to support 24/7 operations.
• This position is located onsite in Indianapolis, IN and is not approved for remote work. Relocation assistance will be provided.

Benefits and Compensation

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage range for this position is $66,000 – $171,600. Full‑time employees will also be eligible for a company bonus in addition to a comprehensive benefit program, including a 401(k) with company match, pension, vacation, medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability benefits, time‑off and leave options, and well‑being initiatives such as an employee assistance program and fitness benefits.

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate based on 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.