Principal Scientist, TSMS Small Molecule Synthesis - ADN RAMP Team

Company: Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: May 1, 2025

Job Description:

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 work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those in need, improve disease management, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We prioritize our work and put people first. We seek individuals determined to improve lives globally.
Position Brand Description:
The Lilly API/Dry Product Network is expanding rapidly, with new greenfield sites under construction to meet product demand. These sites are staffed for steady-state production, but additional surge capacity is needed to support start-up and ramp-up to full capacity.
The ADN RAMP team is a cross-functional group providing manufacturing expertise, operational excellence, troubleshooting, and surge capacity. This role offers opportunities to work at new sites, develop technical and leadership skills, and contribute to faster site startups to serve more patients.
Success involves supporting site start-ups through technical execution, coaching, collaboration, and developing local teams for full operation. The team reports through their respective functions but is coordinated by the Ramp Team Sr. Director.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership during Small Molecule New Site Start-ups and process validation.
  
• Support technology transfers and anticipate manufacturing challenges.
  
• Collaborate across Development and Manufacturing to implement control strategies.
  
• Establish strong relationships with Small Molecule Development teams.
  
• Understand and translate control strategies into operational requirements.
  
• Review analytical control strategies and support analytical technologies.
  
• Manage relationships with external manufacturing teams.
  
• Lead resolution of technical issues and operational challenges.
  
• Integrate disciplines and analyze data considering compliance and business needs.
  
• Work with Regulatory teams on documentation and responses.
  
• Prepare and review technical study designs, reports, and documentation.
  
• Mentor and develop other technical resources.
  
• Promote shared learning and best practices across sites.
  
  Basic Requirements:
  

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• PhD or MSc in Chemistry or related field with 5+ years in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
  
• Deep technical understanding of product development and manufacturing control strategies.
  
  Additional Skills/Preferences:
  
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  • Excellent communication skills.
    
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    
  • Collaborative and coaching abilities.
    
  • Knowledge of manufacturing science.
    
  • Influence without authority and simplify complex issues.
    
  • Willingness to work off-shift and travel as needed.
    
    Other Information:
    The team supports multiple sites across US and international locations, requiring flexibility and mobility, including potential international assignments.
    Lilly is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. For assistance, complete the .
    We are an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusion in our workforce.
    Compensation ranges from $64,500 to $167,200, depending on experience and location, with eligibility for bonuses and benefits including 401(k), health insurance, paid time off, and well-being programs.
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