Advisor - Analytical Chemistry
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
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. Organization Overview: At
Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for
people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering
medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives.
Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can
count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities
through philanthropy and volunteerism. The Bioproduct Research and
Development (BR&D) organization delivers new medicines to
patients through the development and commercialization of insulins,
peptides, oligonucleotides, monoclonal antibodies, novel
therapeutic proteins, and gene therapy systems. BR&D is a
multidisciplinary group with deep technical expertise that works
collaboratively with our discovery and manufacturing colleagues.
Located in Indianapolis, IN, scientists have full access to Lilly’s
deep pharmaceutical development expertise and engineering
capabilities. In this role, you will be part of a diverse team of
analytical chemists, pharmaceutical scientists, and engineers
delivering product and process understanding to progress portfolio.
Ideal candidates will possess experience across multiple analytical
techniques and demonstrate an aptitude in technical
problem-solving, and be motivated to work both independently and
collaboratively in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities: Enable
the design, development, and implementation of analytical
methodologies for the characterization and analysis of
oligonucleotides, peptides, therapeutic recombinant proteins,
synthetic/pegylated peptide/proteins, and/or monoclonal antibodies.
Contribute to the establishment of robust control strategies
through generation of data, development of analytical methods,
design and execution of stability strategies. Engage with
scientists across development and manufacturing as well as through
collaboration with external development partners to progress
portfolio projects at various stages of development. Responsible
for evaluating and/or implementing new analytical
technologies/methods to advance Lilly’s current analytical
capabilities. Spearhead new initiatives to improve existing
scientific processes within the organization and across the
company. Identify and exploit new scientific concepts, strong
problem-solving skills, and be self-motivated to contribute across
multiple projects. Demonstrate strong written and verbal
communication skills to speak to both technical and
business-related implications of your work. May supervise other
BS/MS analytical scientists supporting BR&D analytical
development. Basic Requirement: PhD in Analytical Chemistry,
Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field, MS with 5 years of
experience, or BS with 10 years of experience. Additional
Skills/Preferences: Experience with chromatographic separations
(reversed phase chromatography, ion exchange chromatography, size
exclusion chromatography), capillary electrophoresis, spectroscopic
methods, and other methods for the analysis of oligonucleotides,
peptides, and monoclonal antibodies. Effective oral and written
communication skills. Demonstration of scientific and people
leadership skills. Demonstrate proficiency in multiple modes of
chromatography, mass spectrometry, optical spectroscopy, instrument
engineering, or other analytical technologies. Hands-on experience
with mass spectrometry in the characterization and quantitation of
synthetic molecules including oligonucleotides and peptides.
Experience with data interpretation, including the application of
chemometrics, multivariate modeling, and other data manipulation
tools. Learning agility and demonstrated ability to apply technical
knowledge to improve the understanding of chemical systems or
improve analytical techniques. Ability to balance multiple
activities, prioritize evolving project needs, and handle
ambiguity. Must be able to work productively in an
interdisciplinary team environment. Additional Information: Travel:
0 to 15% Potential exposure to chemicals, allergens, and loud
noises. Position Location: Indianapolis, IN; Lilly Technology
Center-North (LTC-N) Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with
disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal
opportunities when vying for positions. If you require
accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please
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https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) for
further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request
an accommodation as part of the application process and any other
correspondence will not receive a response. Lilly is an
EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the
basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected
veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks
for their members and help our company develop talented individuals
for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa,
Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network,
Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese
International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network,
Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans
Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with
Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups. WeAreLilly
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