Sr. Advisor - Global Technical Services Molecule Steward - Dry Products in Indianapolis

Job Description

We are seeking a Sr. Principal Scientist/Advisor in Manufacturing TS/MS to drive the commercialization of solid oral dosage forms across development, manufacturing, and quality teams.

• Serve as Manufacturing TS/MS representative to integrate commercialization work plans across Product Development, CM&C teams, manufacturing sites, and functional areas.
• Leverage prior commercial manufacturing experience to anticipate challenges and implement product control strategies.
• Ensure experiments and technical work plans are well designed and rigorous, applying first principles and theoretical knowledge to improve product/process robustness.
• Serve as Global Molecule Steward for select solid oral dosage products, integrating engineering and analytical science on technical projects, process improvements, and control strategy effectiveness.
• Achieve network-level results that improve TS/MS, Lilly Manufacturing, or other parts of the business, influencing global leadership to drive improvements.
• Provide technical leadership for manufacturing process transfers between Lilly and external sites, offering guidance and ensuring learning and improvement across sites.
• Collaborate with Project Managers on key product plans, supporting timely delivery of milestones with risk mitigation.
• Leverage expertise to optimize manufacturing platforms, including continuous manufacturing, and influence development strategies for new products or platforms.
• Author technical reports and regulatory submission sections, and support regulatory reviews and inspections.
• Remain current on external pharmaceutical manufacturing trends, leveraging them to improve strategies and applications.
• Prepare, review, and approve study designs, protocols, and related documentation, providing input on experimental findings.
• Mentor and coach technical resources on scientific and business approaches.

• BS, MS, or PhD in Chemistry, Engineering, Pharmaceutical Science, or related science.
• 7–10 years of direct experience in Oral Solid Dose Form Manufacturing and Development/Commercialization.
• At least 3 years of commercial manufacturing support (post‑process validation) of solid oral dosage forms.
• Evidence of technical expertise across multiple areas, unit operations, and platforms related to dry products.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, integrating multiple technology disciplines.
• Strong technical leadership and communication skills, influencing across disciplines and audiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross‑functional teams.

• Flexibility to travel and interact with partners, functions, regions, and cultures.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams effectively.

Actual compensation will depend on education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage range is $117,000 – $209,000.

Full‑time employees are eligible for a company bonus, 401(k) and pension plans, vacation benefits, medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits, flexible benefits, life and death benefits, time off and leave, well‑being benefits such as employee assistance and fitness programs. Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate compensation and benefit programs.

Lilly is proud to be an EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, religious expression, genetic information, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.