Advisor - Purification Process Translation and Execution Lilly Medicine Foundry

Lilly • Lebanon, IN

2d • $130,500 - $211,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

Lilly is investing $4.5 billion to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a pioneering center integrating advanced manufacturing and drug development. This facility aims to accelerate innovation in manufacturing processes, expand capacity for clinical trial medicines, and speed the delivery of innovative medicines to clinics, while reducing costs and environmental impact. The Process Translation and Execution (PTE) team is central to this mission, responsible for leading technology transfers from lab or pilot scale to cGMP production. They collaborate with Operations and cross-functional teams to ensure reliable clinical supply and right-first-time production. The team also drives continuous improvement, advances the site's technical agenda, and researches transformative technologies, championing the accelerated adoption of innovation in clinical and commercial manufacturing to deliver patient-centric outcomes. Enthusiastic scientists and engineers are sought to join the PTE team and help realize the Lilly Medicine Foundry's vision.

Requirements

• BS with 15+ years, or MS with 10+ years, or PhD with 4+ years in Biologics/Drug Conjugates Product/Process Development, Manufacturing Technical Services, or related functional roles
• Strong knowledge of bioprocesses (upstream or downstream, including cell culture, centrifugation, filtration, chromatography, conjugation, and aseptic processing).
• Proven ability to analyze data, perform root cause analysis, and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical report writing, presentations, and effective collaboration across teams.
• Demonstrated success in cross-functional, dynamic, and matrixed environments.
• Solid understanding of biopharmaceutical manufacturing principles and cGMP requirements.
• Proactive engagement with external innovation and industry trends.
• Experience in leading small projects, coordinating activities, and managing timelines to meet project goals.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory Experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee the successful transfer of API/DS processes from development to Foundry with a focus on purification and flexibility in supporting multiple modalities, including Biologics, ADCs, Tides, ensuring process fit to plant, scalability, and right-first-time execution.
• Monitor manufacturing processes, analyze experimental and production data, and author technical reports, protocols, and change controls.
• Support the creation and review of technical documents, batch records, process descriptions, and risk assessments, ensuring adherence to cGMP and regulatory standards.
• Work closely with various functions within Foundry and across PRD/CMC to achieve project goals and ensure product quality.
• Lead or assist in process-related investigations, assess deviations, design and conduct needed lab studies, and support Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) to maintain product quality and timelines.
• Provide scientific input during audits, provide on-floor support for critical operations, and mentor or supervise junior scientists or technicians in laboratory procedures, data analysis and related PTE activities.
• Apply scientific knowledge to troubleshoot production issues, identify areas for improvement, design and conduct lab studies, and implement new technologies or procedures.
• Collaborate with PRD, Process Engineering, and leverage internal/external/academic partnerships to accelerate innovation, including scouting, assessing, developing, and implementing new technologies.
• Collaborate with Tech Lilly and Digital Innovation to contribute to identification and implementation of transformative technologies and methodologies to accelerate technology transfer, minimize translation errors, and drive continuous improvement.

Benefits

• company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance)
• company-sponsored 401(k)
• pension
• vacation benefits
• 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
• 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: Senior