Scientist Process Analytical Technologies Lilly Medicine Foundry

Organization and Position Overview

Lilly recently announced a $4.5 billion investment to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a new center for advanced manufacturing and drug development. The Facility is the first‑ever of its kind, combining research and manufacturing in a single location and enabling optimization of manufacturing processes, increased clinical trial medicine capacity, and reduced costs and environmental impact. In the Project Delivery and Startup Phases (2025‑2028) roles are fluid and dynamic, supporting project delivery, building a new organization, and implementing systems and business processes required for GMP operations.

The Process Analytical Technology (PAT) Scientist role is a technical‑track position that collaborates with parent CMC development organizations to understand portfolio needs and implement PAT strategies in production. The role supports installation and execution of PAT strategies for synthetic and biologic drug substance processes, works cross‑functionally to develop strategic capabilities, and enables a safety‑culture focused mindset.

• Drive implementation of technical solutions and analytical strategies via PAT to enable drug substance production at the Lilly Medicine Foundry.
• Investigate feasibility of instruments for in‑line monitoring, ensuring methods are technically sound, well developed, and fit‑for‑purpose.
• Demonstrate high learning agility and the ability to understand and exploit effective scientific concepts and methods across multiple subject areas (chemistry, PAT, modeling and simulation).
• Support automation development (integrated control systems) between PAT tools and process data systems (synTQ or other systems).
• Plan and manage short‑term and long‑term development activities. Develop and review technical agendas and timelines, recommend resource allocation, communicate progress, and propose changes in timeline, objectives, or direction.
• Collaborate closely with organizations across development and manufacturing to deliver material and information for clinical trials and regulatory submissions.
• Welcome varied perspectives to create new solutions.
• Coordinate instrumentations between different projects to allow equal usage of available tools.
• Author or contribute to technical documents including SOPs, technology transfer documents, process flow diagrams, regulatory submissions, patents, and scientific papers.
• Ensure work and team activities are aligned with all relevant development quality, regulatory, HSE, GLP and GMP requirements.

• B.S. in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field.
• Experience with analytical equipment in a regulated industrial environment.
• Legal authorization to be employed in the United States;
  Lilly does not anticipate providing visa sponsorship.

• Experience with product development, including technical transfer of analytical methods into manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated ability to drive and accept change.
• Good interpersonal skills and a sustained tendency for collaboration.
• Demonstrated success in persuasion, influence, and negotiation.
• Ability to prioritize multiple activities and manage ambiguity.
• Strong communication (oral, written), organizational, and leadership skills.

• Initial location at Lilly Technology Center, Indianapolis.
• Permanent location at the new Lilly Medicine Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana.
• Flexibility to work from Indianapolis (or other Lilly sites) may be required throughout 2026 and 2027.
• Position requires on‑site presence, 8‑hour days, five days per week, with flexibility to support activities during shutdowns, weekends, etc. 0‑10% travel required.

The anticipated wage for this position is $65,250 – $169,400. Full‑time equivalent employees are also eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including 401(k) participation, pension, vacation, medical, dental, vision, prescription drug benefits, flexible benefits such as healthcare and dependent day care FSA, life insurance, death benefits, time off and leave of absence benefits, and well‑being benefits such as employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce. If you require accommodation during the application process, please complete the accommodation request form at  for further assistance.

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