Advisor - Analytical Chemistry

Eli Lilly and Company • Us, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Organization Overview: The Synthetic Molecule Design and Development (SMDD) organization is responsible for the development of synthetic drug substances and drug products from the pre-clinical phase through commercialization. Our scientists and engineers develop innovative technical solutions to advance an exciting portfolio that includes small molecules, peptides, oligonucleotides, and other emerging therapeutic modalities spanning oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and metabolic diseases. By cultivating a hardworking, culturally diverse workforce that exhibits deep technical expertise, SMDD delivers on these responsibilities and helps bring the next generation of life-changing medicines to patients. This is an exceptional time to join SMDD and help shape the future of pharmaceutical development. About This Opportunity: SMDD has an exciting opportunity for an Advisor - Analytical Chemistry Research to join our collaborative team as an individual contributor in a primarily laboratory-based role. This position uniquely positions you at the forefront of pharmaceutical innovation, working hands-on across multiple cutting-edge modalities (oligonucleotides, peptides, and small molecules) while directly impacting patient lives through medicines that advance from bench to bedside. As a lab-based scientist empowered by access to state-of-the-art analytical platforms, structured mentorship programs, and extensive pharmaceutical development experience spanning the entire drug lifecycle, you will conduct hands-on experimental work while shaping analytical strategies for some of the most promising therapeutic advances in the industry. SMDD scientists gain versatile technical expertise highly valued throughout pharmaceutical development—experience that accelerates career growth and opens doors to senior scientist roles and technical leadership opportunities. Our collaborative team values diverse perspectives, supports work-life integration, and celebrates both scientific rigor and creative problem-solving.

Requirements

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field
• Master’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field with >8 years relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field with >12 years relevant experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience across multiple analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC, mass spectrometry, NMR, etc) and demonstration of strong hands-on laboratory skills and technical problem-solving abilities.
• PhD Candidates with >2 years of post-PhD hands-on laboratory experience in pharmaceutical development or related analytical chemistry roles
• Experienced candidates should demonstrate a track record of hands-on laboratory contributions to pharmaceutical development projects, including support of regulatory submissions (IND/NDA), method development and validation, and analytical testing strategies.
• Previous hands-on laboratory experience in the pharmaceutical industry or with analytical techniques directly applicable to pharmaceutical development (e.g., HPLC, MS).
• Deep fundamental understanding of and hands-on experience with reversed-phase, ion exchange, size-exclusion, chiral, and/or gas chromatography.
• Working knowledge and practical laboratory experience with optical spectroscopy (e.g., Raman, FTIR), NMR, structure elucidation, and powder characterization techniques (e.g., XRPD, particle size distribution).
• Strong hands-on technical skills, learning agility, ability to prioritize laboratory workload, and aptitude in navigating experimental challenges.
• Motivated to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic laboratory environment.
• Passion for applying analytical chemistry through hands-on laboratory work to solve real-world pharmaceutical development challenges and improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on laboratory work to support the design, development, and implementation of product control strategies for oligonucleotide, peptide, and/or small molecule programs, directly enabling clinical milestones and regulatory submissions.
• Demonstrate proficiency in multiple analytical technologies through daily laboratory work, with an emphasis on chromatography and mass spectrometry.
• Operate cutting-edge instrumentation and apply emerging analytical techniques.
• Execute analytical method development, generate data to justify specifications, conduct stability studies, perform starting material testing for synthetic processes, identify and characterize impurities, and test drug product performance characteristics (e.g., dissolution/disintegration).
• Conduct hands-on laboratory research to support internal process development in a fast-paced environment. This includes experimental design, sample preparation and analysis, instrument operation and troubleshooting, and data interpretation.
• Provide technical input for analytical activities executed within the external network. Review methods to ensure they are technically sound, well developed, and fit for purpose. Support technology transfer to CRO/CMO organizations and Lilly manufacturing sites.
• Identify and implement innovative laboratory solutions to development challenges, monitor emerging trends in analytical chemistry, and maintain familiarity with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills; effectively convey technical results and implications of laboratory data; collaborate with development partners across regulatory, clinical, and manufacturing functions; contribute to internal technical reports and regulatory submission documents.
• With experience, provide informal mentorship to junior scientists and contribute technical expertise to cross-functional project teams while maintaining focus on individual contributor laboratory responsibilities.

Benefits

• Lilly is recognized as a top employer for innovation, employee development, and commitment to bringing medicines to patients who need them. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that values scientific excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., 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 (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree