Advisor Chemistry

Lilly’s mission is to discover, develop and deliver life‑changing medicines that improve health worldwide. With over 50,000 employees globally and headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana, Lilly tackles complex challenges in drug discovery, community support, philanthropy and volunteerism. Protomer, a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Co. located in Pasadena, CA, operates within Lilly Research Laboratories (LRL). LRL focuses on discovering new therapeutics across therapeutic areas such as diabetes, heart failure, renal disease, neuroscience, ASCVD, incretins and insulins. The Protomer team develops responsive biotherapeutics that can be controlled with small‑molecule modulators and is expanding programs in responsive siRNA and ASOs using sensing elements.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Protomer team to achieve research milestones and team objectives.
• Apply technical expertise to support core capabilities and drive development of pre‑clinical and clinical candidates.
• Purify and characterize compounds using HPLC, FPLC, and various biochemical methods.
• Introduce and maintain state‑of‑the‑art technologies for peptide therapeutics, including assay development and critical instrument upkeep.
• Perform data analysis, critically evaluate results, and troubleshoot experiments.
• Function independently and as part of a team‑oriented laboratory and cross‑functional project teams.
• Maintain accurate records, produce written and oral reports, and keep detailed electronic lab notes.
• Conduct work in compliance with Lilly Research Policies.
• Demonstrate proactive, flexible behavior and develop competencies for independent research projects.

Basic Qualifications

• PhD degree in chemistry or a closely related field with relevant graduate or post‑graduate level research experience.

Additional Skills / Preferences

• Proven ability to thrive in a flexible, team‑oriented environment.
• Experience with standard biochemistry techniques gained in graduate‑level academic research, preferably supplemented by industry experience.
• Significant industry experience will be considered, with responsibilities scaled to experience level.
• Experience developing and validating in‑vitro biochemical assays and data evaluation, especially in cardiorenal and metabolic disease areas.
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting data to teams.
• Excellent relationship‑building and interaction skills with peers and management.

Additional Information

• Domestic and international travel may be required.
• Position is on‑site in Pasadena, California.
• Lilly provides accommodations for individuals with disabilities via its workplace accommodation request form.
• Lilly is an EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status.
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) include AMECA, BE@Lilly, CCN, EnAble, Evolve, LIN, OLA, Pride, VLN, WILL, among others.

Pay

Anticipated wage for this position is $141,000 – $231,000. Full‑time equivalent employees are also eligible for a company bonus based on company and individual performance.

Benefits

• Company‑sponsored 401(k) plan and pension.
• Vacation and paid time‑off benefits.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent day‑care.
• Life insurance and death benefits.
• Various leave of absence options.
• Well‑being programs including employee assistance, fitness benefits, and employee clubs/activities.