Advisor​/Senior Advisor, Analytical Chemistry -Antibody-Drug Conjugates

Advisor/Senior Advisor, Analytical Chemistry
-Antibody-Drug Conjugates

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-Antibody-Drug Conjugates role at Bio Space.

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees worldwide work to discover and bring life‑changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We put people first.

We’re looking for people determined to make life better around the world.

The Bioproduct Research and Development (BR&D) organization delivers innovative medicines through the development and commercialization of insulins, peptides, oligonucleotides, monoclonal antibodies, antibody‑drug conjugates (ADCs), novel therapeutic proteins, and gene therapy systems.  &D is a multidisciplinary group with deep scientific expertise that collaborates closely with discovery and manufacturing partners. Located in Indianapolis, IN, our scientists have access to world‑class pharmaceutical development and engineering capabilities.

In this role you will be part of a diverse team of analytical chemists, pharmaceutical scientists, and engineers delivering product and process understanding across a broad range of platforms. Ideal candidates possess experience across multiple analytical techniques and demonstrate an aptitude in technical problem‑solving and be motivated to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment. We are seeking an experienced, innovative, and motivated CMC Analytical Chemistry Advisor or Senior Advisor to support the development of antibody‑drug conjugates (ADCs), with a focus on linker‑payload intermediate and/or conjugated drug substance/product.

You will lead the analytical development work within a cross‑functional team including process chemists, formulation scientists, and engineers.

• Develop and validate analytical methods for ADC linker‑payload components and/or conjugated drug substance/product; establish specifications, characterize impurities and degradation pathways, and support comparability and stability studies.
• Lead lab activities on method development and analytical testing to support process development of linker‑payload component and/or conjugated mAb.
• Collaborate within project teams to deliver robust control strategies for drug substances and drug products and/or linker payload intermediates.
• Drive implementation of analytical solutions and strategies to enable synthetic chemistry and process engineering needed to enable ADC linker‑payload development and manufacturing.
• Possess prior experience leading analytical efforts focused on pharmaceutical drug substance and drug product development of antibody‑drug conjugates, and demonstrate familiarity with applicable regulatory requirements and emerging trends in the industry. Provide technical oversight for analytical development work executed internally and by external partners (CROs/CMOs); ensure sound method development, characterization, and successful technology transfer.
• Demonstrate strong technical skills, learning agility and the ability to apply scientific principles across multiple domains (e.g., organic chemistry and/or large molecule analytics, pharmaceutical sciences, PAT).
• Contribute to regulatory submissions (CTD authoring, NDA/BLA filings), support pre‑approval inspections (PAI), and respond to regulatory agency questions (RtQs).
• Mentor and develop scientific staff; support continued professional growth, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence.
• Plan and manage both short‑ and long‑term development activities; define project timelines, allocate resources, monitor progress, and adjust plans as needed.
• Partner with development and manufacturing teams to provide clinical and regulatory deliverables.
• Promote an inclusive culture by embracing diverse perspectives and encouraging innovation.
• Engage externally to identify and apply relevant advances in analytical chemistry and drug development.