Principal Scientist - Visual Inspection

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. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us. Company Overview 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 39,000 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. #WeAreLilly Organization Overview The IPM Visual Inspection Steward is a technical position that develops and implements a technical agenda. Primary objectives include reliable and compliant manufacturing of the parenteral products and improvement of the process control strategy focusing on the visual inspection process. Responsibilities The TS/MS Visual Inspection Steward role will report directly to the IPM Syringe Plant TS/MS Senior Director and will be responsible for driving the tech agenda and mentoring the technical staff. Own a technical agenda for syringe visual inspection platform, including Manual, Semi-Automatic, and Automatic inspection, including continuous improvement, compliance initiatives, process control, yield, and/or productivity.Serve as a technical mentor for Scientists, leaders, and other disciplines. Provide technical guidance to the TS/MS group.Provide technical support to non-routine (e.g., deviation, process removal) investigations, including consultation on quality issues, resort recommendations, and process changes. Prepare, Review and Approve, as required, relevant technical documents, such as: Change Controls, , Deviations, Procedures, etc.Support identification and development of new inspection technologies and/or techniques. Subsequent implementation for the improvement of existing commercial manufacturing processes. Understand and influence the manufacturing control strategy for the various operational areas.Drive control, capability, productivity, and continuous improvement for the process.Network and collaborate with global and other parenteral sites to understand best practices and share knowledgeSupport site inspection readiness and execution. This role may have direct interaction with Regulatory Agencies during site inspections. Basic Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in scientific disciplines of Material Science, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, Engineering, or equivalent.3+ years of pharmaceutical manufacturing experience in TS/MS or associated disciplines such as Manufacturing, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, or Engineering.Qualified applicants 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, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1. Additional Skills/Preferences Strong technical aptitude and ability to train and mentor othersProven Teamwork and interpersonal skillsProblem solving and independent decision-making skillsOral and written communication skills that demonstrate an ability to effectively (e.g., clearly, succinctly) communicate with all levels of the organization.Ability to influence diverse groupsPrevious experience with deviation and change management systemsPrevious experience with regulatory agencies during site inspectionsPrevious experience with visual inspection or defect classification – components incoming inspection and/or drug product inspection Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. 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Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL). Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $102,000 - $171,600 Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; 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; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees. #WeAreLilly