Synthesis Lab Operations Lead – GMP & Safety

BioSpace; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly Technology Center, Indianapolis and Parkwood West locations will house the Lab Manager, Synthesis Laboratories, at the Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana. This role ensures safe, compliant operations in a high‑performing lab environment supporting process development and technology transfer.

Office-based on-site role with 8‑hour days, five days a week, 0–10% travel, and a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 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 requiring safe handling of chemicals and PPE.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain inspection readiness and support internal and external audits.
• 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.
• Build a high-performing laboratory organization focused on safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• 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

Education

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

Job description

Lilly Technology Center, Indianapolis and Parkwood West locations will house the Lab Manager, Synthesis Laboratories, at the Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana. This role ensures safe, compliant operations in a high‑performing lab environment supporting process development and technology transfer.

Office-based on-site role with 8‑hour days, five days a week, 0–10% travel, and a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.