Synthesis Lab Operations Lead — Foundry

BioSpace; Lebanon (IN); Presencial; USD 66.000 - 154.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Lilly is seeking a Lab Manager, Synthesis Laboratories, to lead day‑to‑day operations, safety, and compliance at the Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana. You will support process development, tech transfer, scale‑up activities, and manufacturing campaigns in a regulated environment.

You will partner with scientists, Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, HSE, and IT to ensure labs are operationally ready, with strong focus on equipment lifecycle management, resource planning, and continuous

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biology or related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, chemical, biotechnology, or process development laboratories.
• Demonstrated experience managing laboratory operations in a regulated environment.
• Ability to work in a laboratory environment requires safe handling of chemicals, PPE, and safety considerations.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis; Lilly will not sponsor work visas.

Responsabilidades

• Lead daily administrative operations of process and synthesis laboratories, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution of laboratory activities.
• Drive laboratory readiness for new programs, equipment and supporting utility installations, and facility expansions.
• Coordinate vendors and contractors while managing and maintaining inventory.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for laboratory operational issues and escalations.
• Champion safety culture and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Ensure laboratory activities comply with applicable quality standards as required.
• Maintain inspection readiness and support internal and external audits.
• Applies 5S and ALCOA principles to maintain an organized, compliant, and inspection‑ready laboratory environment.
• Oversee laboratory equipment lifecycle management, including installation, qualification, calibration, maintenance, and retirement.
• Partner with Engineering and Equipment Support teams to ensure equipment reliability and availability.
• Manage laboratory inventory, consumables, solvents, reagents, reference standards, and critical materials.
• Drive implementation and sustainment of laboratory asset management and equipment registry systems.
• Establish training and qualification programs to ensure personnel competency.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional organizations.
• Develop labor, equipment, and budget forecasts aligned with business needs.
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, reliability, digitalization, and data‑driven decision making.
• Ability to balance scientific objectives with business priorities.
• Excellent decision‑making, problem‑solving, and risk management skills

Conocimientos

Laboratory operations

Regulated environment experience

Safety & compliance

Educación

Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biology or related scientific discipline

Herramientas

ELN

MES

LIMS

Equipment management platforms

Descripción del empleo

Lilly is seeking a Lab Manager, Synthesis Laboratories, to lead day‑to‑day operations, safety, and compliance at the Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana. You will support process development, tech transfer, scale‑up activities, and manufacturing campaigns in a regulated environment.

You will partner with scientists, Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, HSE, and IT to ensure labs are operationally ready, with strong focus on equipment lifecycle management, resource planning, and continuous