Materials Management Scientist

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve.

About the role

The Process Translation and Execution (PTE) team plays a critical role in the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a pioneering center integrating advanced manufacturing and drug development. PTE is responsible for leading technology transfers from lab or pilot scale to cGMP production, collaborating with Operations and cross-functional teams to ensure reliable clinical supply and right-first-time production. The team also drives continuous improvement, advances the site technical agenda, and champions the accelerated adoption of innovation in clinical and commercial manufacturing, ultimately delivering patient-centric outcomes.

We are seeking enthusiastic scientists and engineers to join the PTE team as a Materials Management Scientist/Sr. Scientist/Principal Scientist to help bring the Lilly Medicine Foundry’s vision to life. Current location is Carmel, IN; permanent location will be the new Lilly Medicines Foundry in Lebanon, Indiana. Limited domestic and international travel (< 10%) may be required. This role requires the ability to work in manufacturing and laboratory environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as PTE's primary technical resource for chemical and raw material management, including:
  • ‘Chemical of concern’ assessment and compliance with evolving federal and state regulations, including evaluation of materials subject to REACH, TSCA, or international restrictions.
  • Provide written technical opinions and risk summaries to support site-level regulatory submissions, inspections, and internal audits.
• Serve as PTE technical interface/advisor to the Supply Chain/Procurement organization:
  • Support the creation and review of material specifications and liaise with supply chain, warehouse, and analytical groups on sampling and testing plans.
  • Coordinate with supply chain on the completion of material qualification activities, including qualification of suppliers, technical review of regulatory documentation, certificates of analysis, and SDS accuracy.
  • Assess the impact of supplier changes in collaboration with PTE scientists and provide input to change control documentation.
  • Collaborate with PTE tech transfer lead and Procurement to identify preferred suppliers and flag single-source risks or supply chain vulnerabilities.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining approved supplier lists (ASLs) for critical regulated materials in partnership with Process Development, Quality, and Supply Chain.
  • Participate in lifecycle management reviews for existing materials.
• Provide Technical Support to Tech Transfer Teams:
  • Evaluate new chemical entities and reagents introduced for regulatory and classification implications prior to first-in-site use.
  • Engage with Development early in technology transfer workflows to assess material management requirements for incoming programs across all Foundry modalities.
  • Author or contribute to chemical management sections of tech transfer packages, process descriptions, and facility fit assessments.
  • For process consumables, collaborate with process engineering on the site’s Extractables and Leachables program, risk assessments, and support start-up.
  • Prepare, review, and approve relevant technical documents such as change controls, deviation investigations, plant trial protocols and summary reports, and procedures.
  • Lead material investigations working with process teams to assess/investigate material issues, implement material changes, and coordinate lab studies.
  • Own or provide input to the material components of manufacturing execution systems, data management systems, and technical reports.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, or related disciplines.
• BS with 8+ years, or MS with 5+ years in Product/Process Development, Materials Coordination and Procurement, Manufacturing Technical Services, or related functional roles.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role.

Skills

• Technical Expertise: Direct experience managing technical aspects of chemical and material compliance, including familiarity with applicable regulatory requirements and an understanding of compendial monographs and their relation to material specifications and testing. Strong knowledge of drug manufacturing processes.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Proven ability to analyze data, perform root cause analysis, and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical report writing, presentations, and effective collaboration across teams.
• Collaboration: Demonstrated success in cross-functional, dynamic, and matrixed environments.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Solid understanding of biopharmaceutical manufacturing principles and cGMP requirements.
• Project Management: Experience leading small projects, coordinating activities, and managing timelines to meet project goals.
• Scientific Curiosity: Proactive engagement with external innovation and industry trends.

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k) and pension plan.
• Vacation benefits and eligibility for 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 bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance).

Pay

The anticipated wage for this position is $66,000 - $171,600.