Eli Lilly and Company · 6 days ago
Associate Director - TS/MS Peptides
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$123K/yr - $180K/yr
8+ years expEli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are seeking an experienced Associate Director to join their Technical Services/Manufacturing Science team, specializing in Peptides, where the individual will provide technical leadership and expertise for the manufacturing of peptide drug substances.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of scientists, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance management to achieve departmental goals
Serve as the primary technical leader for peptide manufacturing processes, including synthesis and purification, resolving complex technical challenges and driving continuous improvement initiatives
Oversee the transfer of new peptide processes from development to manufacturing, ensuring successful scale-up, validation, and regulatory compliance
Design, execute, and interpret experiments to optimize existing peptide manufacturing processes, enhance yield, reduce cost, and improve product quality
Author and review technical reports, protocols, and regulatory submissions related to peptide manufacturing processes and product quality
Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless process execution and product delivery
Lead investigations into manufacturing deviations, non-conformances, and out-of-specification results, implementing effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)
Stay abreast of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements related to peptide manufacturing and analytical methods
Present technical findings and recommendations to senior leadership and external stakeholders
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline
8+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
Proven leadership experience, including direct supervision and mentorship of scientific and technical staff
Preferred
Strong understanding of cGMP regulations, ICH guidelines, and regulatory expectations for pharmaceutical manufacturing
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex manufacturing issues and implement robust solutions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to diverse audiences
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative environment
Experience with process validation, technology transfer, and regulatory filings (IND/NDA/BLA) is highly preferred
Benefits
Company bonus
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)
Company
Eli Lilly and Company
We're a medicine company turning science into healing to make life better for people around the world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.5M2024-02-12Post Ipo Debt· $6.5M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
David Ricks
Chair, CEO
Lucas Montarce
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-21
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