Synthesis Lab Operations Manager

Eli Lilly and Company; Lebanon (IN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking a Lab Manager, Synthesis to lead day-to-day operations for the Foundry's synthesis laboratories in Lebanon, Indiana. You will ensure safe, compliant processes and readiness to support process development, technology transfer, and manufacturing campaigns.

You will partner with process scientists, QA, manufacturing, engineering, facilities, HSE, IT, and supply chain to drive continuous improvement, equipment lifecycle management, and staffing plans.

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 requires safe handling of chemicals, wearing appropriate 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 maintain 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.
• 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.

Skills

Laboratory Operations

Regulated Environment

Cross-functional Collaboration

People Leadership

Project Management

Education

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

Tools

ELN

MES

LIMS

Equipment management platforms

Job description

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking a Lab Manager, Synthesis to lead day-to-day operations for the Foundry's synthesis laboratories in Lebanon, Indiana. You will ensure safe, compliant processes and readiness to support process development, technology transfer, and manufacturing campaigns.

You will partner with process scientists, QA, manufacturing, engineering, facilities, HSE, IT, and supply chain to drive continuous improvement, equipment lifecycle management, and staffing plans.