Director - Engineering - Purification & Conjugation Technologies - Br&d

Eli Lilly

Base: $151,500 - $239,800; bonus/equity: eligible ...
Not specified (assumed to be on-site based on the manufacturing environment).
Ph.d. in chemical engineering or related field
8+ years in process development or biologics manufacturing
Strong experience in downstream processing unit operations
Eli Lilly is seeking a Director of Engineering focused on Purification & Conjugation Technologies within their Bioproduct Research and Development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in biopharmaceutical production and engineering, particularly in downstream processing, and will play a key role in ensuring the effectiveness and compliance of drug substance manufacturing processes

Job Summary

  • The role involves providing technical expertise and oversight for the design and operation of manufacturing processes focusing on chromatography, filtration, and bulk unit operations.
  • Candidates will collaborate with development scientists and commercial manufacturing to ensure technology adoption aligns with broader organizational strategies.
  • Eli Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), pension, and well-being benefits alongside a competitive salary range.

Matching Summary

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Eli Lilly is seeking a Director of Engineering focused on Purification & Conjugation Technologies within their Bioproduct Research and Development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in biopharmaceutical production and engineering, particularly in downstream processing, and will play a key role in ensuring the effectiveness and compliance of drug substance manufacturing processes.

Salary

Base: $151,500 - $239,800; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for company bonus depending on performance; Benefits: Comprehensive program including 401(k), pension, medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or related field
  • 8+ years in process development or biologics manufacturing
  • Strong experience in downstream processing unit operations
  • Design and qualification of downstream equipment
  • Experience with process control systems like Unicorn or DeltaV

Nice-to-have

  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to provide technical leadership across diverse teams
  • Mentoring and knowledge transfer capabilities
  • Holistic understanding of cGMP requirements

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with 8+ years experience OR BS/MS with 10-12+ years
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate across technical personnel, operations, and management
  • Knowledge of PR&D Quality System requirements and applicable engineering standards

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