Sr. Principal Chemist

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical mentoring of lab staff and share technical information and best practices within the work group and across plant sites.
• Participate in and influence the design and installation of systems, procedures, and methods for the Chemical and Device Testing labs at the site.
• Provide analytical support, project leadership, and/or technical direction, and perform laboratory analyses and data review as needed.
• Oversee and participate in the transfer of analytical methods for marketed products, including setting strategic direction, authoring and reviewing method certification documentation, execution of laboratory testing, and investigation of observations.
• Interact with global Quality Labs and other commercial QC Labs to identify and adopt best practices for testing, documentation, and investigations.
• Ensure methods, procedures, and practices adhere to Lilly Global Quality Standards and regulatory requirements, including data integrity.
• Support Lean Lab and efficient lab operations.
• Network with other areas and externally to understand best practices, share knowledge, participate in technical planning, and ensure customer needs are met.
• Help define and execute inspection readiness activities in the QC laboratories.
• Interact effectively with auditors and business partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Masters in a science or engineering discipline (Chemistry, Biology, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, etc.).
• GMP Laboratory experience including familiarity with analytical testing, method transfer, and method validation.
• Previous experience with enterprise chromatography systems and standalone COTS testing instruments.
• Previous experience with LC instruments.
• Experience with statistics and data analysis software, especially data visualization.
• Legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this position.

Skills

• Experience with Empower and LabVantage LIMS.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to train and mentor others.
• Understanding of compliance requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Ability to work effectively with a cross-functional group.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to collaborate and interact with management, scientists, engineering, and IT personnel.
• Ability to focus on continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit program including 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-sponsored 401(k) and pension plans.
• Vacation benefits.
• Company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance).

Pay

The anticipated wage for this position is $115,500 - $169,400.