Sr. Advisor/Director - Process engineering -Peptides/Small molecule Scientist

Company Overview

Lilly, a leading innovation-driven corporation is developing a growing portfolio of pharmaceutical products by applying the latest research from its own worldwide laboratories and from collaborations with eminent scientific organizations.u00A0 Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Lilly makes life better u2013 through medicines and information u2013 for some of the worldu2019s most urgent medical needs.u00A0 Founded over 145 years ago, the company has sustained a culture that values excellence, integrity and respect for people. This has resulted in Lilly frequently being ranked as one of the best companies in the world at which to work.u00A0 Lilly knows its business has prospered because of its employees u2013 people with a talent for innovation and a passion for making a difference by finding treatments for the most stubborn diseases people whose talent is matched by their generosity, and people with strong values and a determination to prevail, regardless of the challenges.u00A0 Join our team u2013 and make a difference in improving health for people all over the world!

Manufacturing and Quality Technical Hub Hyderabad

Lilly has made a strategic investment of more than $1B dollars to establish a Manufacturing and Quality technical hub. This hub will oversee the significant investment in contract manufacturing of starting materials and intermediates for API manufacturing in India and the technical services responsible for managing the scientific agenda for manufacturing and quality. The hub will be recruiting top talent in the areas of process engineering, chemistry, analytical and data sciences to build a cutting-edge scientific organization supporting the exciting manufacturing portfolio of Lilly.

Job Description

Role Overview and Key Responsibilities:

Process Engineer provides technical leadership and handsu2011on engineering support for the design, optimization, and scaleu2011up of laboratoryu2011based processes that enable robust manufacturing of drug substances and drug products. This role partners closely with development scientists, and crossu2011functional engineering groups to deliver highu2011quality technical solutions, reliable laboratory operations, and effective technology transfer.

Technical Development & Support

• Partner with TS/MS scientists in US and Ireland to design, develop, and refine laboratoryu2011scale processes.
• Establish, maintain, and optimize unit operations used in the process development lab (e.g., chromatography, filtration, mixing, crystallization, upstream/downstream studies, formulation experiments, and others).
• Develop scaleu2011down models that accurately represent fullu2011scale operations and use them to support process characterization, robustness studies, and troubleshooting.
• Conduct handsu2011on laboratory experimentation, data analysis, and technical reporting to support key development and manufacturing decisions.

Process Optimization & Technology Transfer

• Support tech transfer activities by preparing process documentation, generating process parameters, and enabling smooth movement of processes from lab to pilot or manufacturing scale.
• Support technical process issues and to implement longu2011term improvements informed by lab experimentation.
• Apply engineering fundamentals and firstu2011principles thinking to develop innovative solutions, improve process understanding, and enhance robustness.

Laboratory Operations & Safety

• Oversee safe operation of laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with EH&S expectations.
• Support equipment specification, procurement, installation, and qualification for labu2011scale systems.
• Maintain highu2011quality documentation practices, including experimental protocols, batch records, and engineering analyses.

Crossu2011Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with automation, analytical, mechanical, and instrumentation engineering groups to introduce new tools, models, and technologies.
• Partner with Quality, TS/MS, and manufacturing to align development activities with longu2011term production needs.
• Provide mentoring, training, and knowledge sharing to laboratory personnel and junior engineers.

Innovation & External Engagement

• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in process development.
• Leverage external collaborations, vendor interactions, and professional networks to strengthen internal capabilities.

Education and experience Requirement:

• Ph.D. in scientific disciplines of Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related fields, or equivalent industry experience /Ph.D + Post Doc in Chemistry (focusing more Peptide chemistry) with 12+ years
• Minimum 5u20138 years of experience in process development, labu2011scale engineering, or manufacturing support in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or similar industries.
• Experience with process modeling software (e.g., Aspen, MATLAB, statistical design tools).
• Working knowledge of GMP expectations and laboratory quality systems.
• Experience with 3D modeling tools (e.g., SolidWorks) for equipment design or fixture development.
• Demonstrated experience in technology transfer and scaleu2011up/scaleu2011down, in laboratoryu2011scale unit operations relevant to the role (e.g., chromatography, TFF, bioreactors, mixing systems, filtration and drying technologies).
• Strong analytical and PC skills, including data modeling, statistical methods, and ability to interpret experimental results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problemu2011solving abilities and ability to work independently with minimal direction.

Other Information:

• Some travel (domestic and international) less than 5% may be required.

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