Kilo Lab Lead Technician

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 around the world 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 give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We're looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. Lilly recently announced a $4.5 billion investment to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a new center for advanced manufacturing and drug development. The first-ever facility of its kind, combining research and manufacturing in a single location, the Medicine Foundry will allow Lilly to further develop innovative solutions to optimize manufacturing processes and increase capacity for clinical trial medicines, while also reducing costs and environmental impact.

The Process Translation and Execution (PTE) team translates API/DS process knowledge into clinical supply readiness, oversees technology transfer, implements phase-appropriate control strategies, and ensures right-first-time clinical manufacturing for a variety of modalities, including synthetic molecules, biologics, peptides, oligonucleotides, and bioconjugates (ADC, ARC, etc.). Through cross-functional collaboration, PTE influences process design, revolutionizes clinical manufacturing, builds capabilities in emerging technologies, and aligns with corporate and Lilly Research Labs (LRL) goals, drives scientific excellence and innovation to accelerate manufacturing advancements, and propels the site toward long-term business success.

In the Foundry Construction and Project Delivery/Startup Phase (2025 to 2028), roles will be fluid and dynamic as we build a new organization, design and implement the necessary systems and business processes required to enable operational readiness, support project delivery, and build the site culture. Success will require significant collaboration, creativity, and resilience as the Lilly Medicine Foundry transitions from design to startup and ultimately to steady-state operations and continuous improvement.

This period presents a unique opportunity for learning, growth, and making a lasting impact. The Lilly Medicine Foundry Kilo Lab Lead Technician actively supports start-up activities to bring manufacturing equipment into service. The Lead Technician becomes an expert in their assigned area and educates the team on the proper operation of the facility. This role requires domestic and international travel to collaborate, train, and learn from sites that currently produce APIs.

Upon completion of the project phase, the Lead Technician provides on-the-floor, tactical leadership for production of API molecules, ensuring a safety-first, quality-always approach while managing a production process that encompasses diverse unit operations and manufacturing skills. We are seeking passionate and agile lead technicians to join the PTE team and help bring the Lilly Medicine Foundry's vision to life.
** Responsibilities
* * This role ensures the supply of our medicines by supporting the team, following instructions, assisting with troubleshooting, collaborating cross-functionally, and upholding our safety-first, quality-always mindset. The Kilo Lab Lead Technician will be an integral part of executing the transfer of chemical processes from development laboratories to kiloscale operations, supporting clinical supply activities across multiple modalities including small molecules, peptides, oligonucleotides, and high-potent compounds.

Lead Technicians will support daily Kilo Lab activities to meet production plans by: + Enforcing adherence to compliance requirements (safety, quality, and environmental) and appropriately escalating any adverse events. + Providing on-the-floor leadership to make tactical day-to-day decisions and ensure proper prioritization of operations resources throughout the shift. + Training entry-level Kilo Lab Technicians with structured, hands-on…