Advisor Process Chemistry SMDD

SMDD is a critical function within Lilly Product Research & Development (PRD) responsible for the development of synthetic drug substances and drug products from the pre‑clinical phase through commercialization. Process chemistry is crucial to establishing a robust supply chain of synthetic active ingredients. The Advisor, Process Chemistry will help deliver innovative technical solutions, enabling deeper understanding of processes and products across a diverse portfolio of small molecules, peptides, oligonucleotides, and emerging modalities.

• Establish a productive laboratory program by personally conducting and managing internal and external research plans.
• Thrive at the interface between disciplines and be able to quickly move from one scientific challenge to another while navigating ambiguity.
• Embrace and celebrate diversity by using a relevant but unique background and set of experiences to contribute new ideas and thoughts to deliver solutions for a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication (oral, written), organizational, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrate learning agility across modalities (small molecule, peptide, and oligonucleotide). Develop new synthetic routes using modern technologies, including continuous processing, automated reaction screening, and computational chemistry.
• Help drive and develop the commercial manufacturing strategy and collaborate with manufacturing partners to deliver robust chemical processes that are ultimately suitable for large‑scale manufacturing.
• Engage externally through presentations and publications. Identify, partner, and develop chemistry innovations to complement existing capabilities and areas of focus and incorporate these innovations across the portfolio of assets.

• PhD in organic chemistry

• Use of strong interpersonal skills for collaboration
• Demonstrated self‑initiative and appropriate risk‑taking
• Ability to learn and apply technical knowledge to meet changing project needs
• Ability to prioritize multiple activities and handle ambiguity

• Potential exposure to chemicals, allergens, and loud noises
• Travel: 0 to 10%
• This position is located in the heart of Indianapolis, IN at our Lilly Technology Center‑North (LTC‑N)

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $126,000 - $204,600. Full‑time employees will also be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company‑sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits;

medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits such as healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts; life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well‑being benefits such as employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities. Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion, and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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