Engineer SDD

About the role

Support the development of key solutions or process improvements for Lilly manufacturing processes or industry defined subjects. Engineering Consultants are expected to bring key expertise and knowledge to the table and lead development processes through research, process engineering laboratory experimental efforts, and direct interactions with manufacturing sites, development and functional areas.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering technical leadership globally in spray dried technology for amorphous solid dispersions, including solvent system selection, and process parameter definition.
• Collaborates cross-functionally in manufacturing and development to direct discipline activities, new technology development, assessments, and deployment.
• Stays abreast of current industry trends in spray drying, hot melt extrusion alternatives, and emerging amorphous stabilization approaches.
• Collaborates with sites globally, assisting with technical evaluations, technology assessment and specific problem resolution including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and productivity improvements.
• Develops informal and formal networks with manufacturing and development peers to identify opportunities to apply engineering principles to improve Lilly operations.
• Develops experimental programs, protocols and models to address technical problems. Includes development and application of vessel and other scale-down models.
• Supervises laboratory experiments and partner with lab team to assure that experiments are carried out safely and with high quality and speed.
• Prepares technical reports and other supporting documentation for knowledge sharing.
• Leverages external resources to stay current in specific area of technology expertise and when necessary to complement internal resources.

Qualifications

• BS Engineering or Science
• 8+ years manufacturing experience in a GMP regulated environment (preferably pharmaceutical manufacturing)

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Demonstrated technical abilities and abilities in engineering as applied to the manufacturing platforms utilized in pharmaceutical manufacturing
• Oral solid dose expertise
• Advanced degree in engineering (MS or PhD)
• Expertise in particle characterization and analysis
• Experience with process modeling tools

Basic Qualifications

• BS Engineering or Science
• 8+ years manufacturing experience in a GMP regulated environment (preferably pharmaceutical manufacturing)

Additional Information

Position Location: Indianapolis
Travel Percentage (%): up to 20%
Shift Information: Days