Director, Process Engineering- Lilly Medicine Foundry

Eli Lilly UK

Indianapolis, IN, US
Base: $151,500 - $222,200; bonus/equity: compyny b...
Process engineering for drug substance api manufacturing
Equipment design and qualification for kilo lab operations
Predictive modeling and simulation tools expertise
Lilly is investing $4.5 billion to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a new center combining research and manufacturing to optimize processes and increase capacity for clinical trial medicines

Job Summary

  • Lilly is investing $4.5 billion to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a new center combining research and manufacturing to optimize processes and increase capacity for clinical trial medicines.
  • The role involves leading a small team to develop novel equipment solutions and scalable manufacturing processes for complex therapies integrating biologics and synthetic chemistry.
  • Employees receive comprehensive benefits including a 401(k), pension, medical and dental coverage, bonuses, and well-being programs.

Matching Summary

Lilly is investing $4.5 billion to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a new center combining research and manufacturing to optimize processes and increase capacity for clinical trial medicines.

Salary

Base: $151,500 - $222,200; Bonus/Equity: Company bonus based on performance; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits including 401(k), pension, medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Process engineering for drug substance API manufacturing
  • Equipment design and qualification for kilo lab operations
  • Predictive modeling and simulation tools expertise
  • Chemical engineering principles application
  • Leadership of small engineering teams
  • Compliance with cGMP and quality standards

Nice-to-have

  • Mentorship and team development skills
  • Cross-disciplinary innovation in manufacturing
  • Experience with automation and data analytics platforms
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Culture of innovation and continuous improvement

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Chemical Engineering with 5+ years experience or MS with 12+ years or BS with 14+ years
  • Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or CMO environments
  • Expertise in process engineering and equipment development for API manufacturing

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