Onsite Advisor – Purification Process Translation and Execution

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About the role

  • Advisor responsible for process translation and execution in biopharmaceutical development at Lilly. Overseeing technology transfers and ensuring quality in manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the successful transfer of API/DS processes from development to Foundry with a focus on purification and flexibility in supporting multiple modalities, including Biologics, ADCs, Tides, ensuring process fit to plant, scalability, and right-first-time execution.
  • Apply scientific knowledge to troubleshoot production issues, identify areas for improvement, design and conduct lab studies, and implement new technologies or procedures.
  • Monitor manufacturing processes, analyze experimental and production data, and author technical reports, protocols, and change controls.
  • Support the creation and review of technical documents, batch records, process descriptions, and risk assessments, ensuring adherence to cGMP and regulatory standards.
  • Work closely with various functions within Foundry and across PRD/CMC to achieve project goals and ensure product quality.
  • Lead or assist in process-related investigations, assess deviations, design and conduct needed lab studies, and support Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) to maintain product quality and timelines.
  • Provide scientific input during audits, provide on-floor support for critical operations, and mentor or supervise junior scientists or technicians in laboratory procedures, data analysis and related PTE activities.
  • Collaborate with PRD, Process Engineering, and leverage internal/external/academic partnerships to accelerate innovation, including scouting, assessing, developing, and implementing new technologies.

Requirements

  • BS, MS or PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Biological Engineering, Chemical/Biochemical Engineering, or related disciplines
  • BS with 15+ years, or MS with 10+ years, or PhD with 4+ years in Biologics/Drug Conjugates Product/Process Development, Manufacturing Technical Services, or related functional roles
  • Strong knowledge of bioprocesses (upstream or downstream, including cell culture, centrifugation, filtration, chromatography, conjugation, and aseptic processing)
  • Proven ability to analyze data, perform root cause analysis, and resolve complex technical challenges
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical report writing, presentations, and effective collaboration across teams
  • Demonstrated success in cross-functional, dynamic, and matrixed environments
  • Solid understanding of biopharmaceutical manufacturing principles and cGMP requirements
  • Proactive engagement with external innovation and industry trends
  • Experience in leading small projects, coordinating activities, and managing timelines to meet project goals
  • Supervisory Experience: preferred

Benefits

  • Participate in a company-sponsored 401(k)
  • Pension
  • Vacation benefits
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • 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)

Job title

Advisor – Purification Process Translation and Execution

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

$129,000 - $209,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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