Eli Lilly and Company · 2 hours ago
Senior Advisor, Process Engineering- Lilly Medicine Foundry
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$129K/yr - $209K/yr
10+ years expEli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, seeking a Senior Advisor for Process Engineering. This role involves leading innovation in equipment design and process engineering for complex therapeutic manufacturing, while managing a small team and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Lead process engineering and equipment development for complex therapies that integrate both biologics and synthetic chemistry approaches
Apply advanced knowledge of reaction kinetics, molecular interactions, and biophysical properties to develop robust manufacturing processes
Address unique scaling challenges through predictive modeling and mechanistic understanding of multi-modal therapeutic systems
Connect insights from diverse disciplines to solve complex technical challenges
Mentor and guide cross-functional teams in applying systems-thinking approaches to process development
Lead and develop a small team of 1-3 engineers supporting kilo lab equipment development and process engineering activities
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to team members
Coordinate team activities and prioritize work to meet project objectives
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team
Serve as technical expert and advisor to development teams, operations, and senior leadership
Active engagement and communication with HSE, Quality Assurance, Tech Services, Development, Operations, FUME/C&Q, Automation, Maintenance, and Manufacturing teams
Author, review, and approve high-quality technical reports and regulatory submissions
Develop or review project plans and timetables for equipment qualification and process validation
Ensure that people and their environment are safe and that company policies concerning safety are followed
Ensure processing equipment remains compliant with internal Quality System requirements, applicable engineering standards, and cGMP requirements
Demonstrate engagement and employ a quality mindset in all endeavors by proactively identifying quality issues and communicating appropriately
Maintain adequate records and technical notebooks in compliance with regulatory requirements
Establish modeling and simulation as a core capability for accelerating process development and scale-up
Develop predictive models to assess process performance, identify risks, and guide equipment specifications
Lead equipment design, specifications, and qualification for kilo lab operations
Perform comprehensive impact and risk assessments for critical equipment and unit operations
Conduct heat and mass transfer analyses, computational fluid dynamics, and process simulations to ensure successful scale-up
Challenge and redefine manufacturing paradigms that no longer fit emerging therapeutic modalities
Integrate knowledge across chemistry, materials science, and automation to develop innovative manufacturing solutions for advanced therapeutic modalities
Qualification
Required
PhD in Chemical Engineering, or related discipline and a minimum of two years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or CMO environment supporting process engineering and equipment development for drug substance API manufacturing
MS in Chemical Engineering or related discipline with minimum 10 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or CMO environment supporting process engineering and equipment development for drug substance API manufacturing
BS in Chemical Engineering or related discipline with minimum 12 years of relevant experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or CMO environment supporting process engineering and equipment development for drug substance API manufacturing
Preferred
Proven track record of challenging and transforming manufacturing paradigms through innovative technical approaches
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop technical talent at individual and team levels
Expert-level knowledge in modeling and simulation tools (e.g., Dynochem, Aspen, COMSOL, computational fluid dynamics software)
Deep understanding of reaction kinetics, transport phenomena, thermodynamics, and biophysical characterization
Experience with process analytical technology (PAT) and advanced process control strategies
Proficiency with automation systems (DeltaV), data analytics platforms (OSI-PI), and electronic lab notebooks
Experience with complex therapeutic modalities (biologics, synthetic molecules, conjugates, oligonucleotides, peptides)
Outstanding oral and written communication skills for diverse audiences, from operations staff to executive leadership
Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaborative relationships
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
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$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
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