Small Molecule Process Engineer

Eli Lilly and Company • Indianapolis, IN

317d • $64,500 - $167,200

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. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $64,500 - $167,200.

Requirements

• BS engineering with experience including design and manufacturing support of Small Molecule API in pharmaceutical Development or Manufacturing.
• Analysis and PC skills including appropriate modeling and math capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Successful candidate will frequently work independently and, as such, must be a self-starter and capable of working with little direction.

Nice To Haves

• PE desired, but not required.
• Graduate degree (MS/PhD) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with manufacturing sites (internal and external facilities) to solve current manufacturing issues and work on long term technology solutions.
• Lead and support efforts to drive optimization and reliability of unit operations.
• Support sites in continuing to build key technical capabilities and support successful tech transfer of products.
• Engage proactively on technology choices for major capital projects and support those projects through design oversight and technical analysis to support implementation.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines (automation, mechanical, instrument) and technologists to provide complete solutions, assess and introduce new technologies.
• Support Due Diligence activities of the corporation as needed.
• Provide knowledge sharing and mentoring through technical reports, presentations and direct interactions.
• Support the development and maintenance of engineering requirements (Standards, Master Specifications) and Best Practices.
• Partner with TS/MS and Quality to develop, validate, and improve processes for the small molecule networks and drive continuous platform improvements.
• Collaborate with development (e.g. Small Molecule Design and Development) - develop unit operations for different manufacturing platforms, contribute to manufacturability reviews.
• Leverage external resources to stay current in specific area of technology expertise and when necessary to complement internal resources.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree