Principal Scientist - Visual Inspection

Organization Overview The IPM Visual Inspection Steward is a technical position that develops and implements a technical agenda, with objectives including reliable and compliant manufacturing of parenteral products and improvement of the process control strategy focusing on the visual inspection process. Responsibilities Own a technical agenda for syringe visual inspection (Manual, Semi-Automatic, Automatic), 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. Support non-routine investigations (e.g., deviation, process removal), including consultation on quality issues, resort recommendations, and process changes. Prepare, review, and approve relevant technical documents (e.g., Change Controls, Deviations, Procedures). Support identification and development of new inspection technologies/techniques and implement improvements in existing commercial manufacturing. Understand and influence manufacturing control strategy across operational areas. Drive control, capability, productivity, and continuous improvement for the process. Network and collaborate with global and other parenteral sites to share best practices. Support site inspection readiness and execution; may interact with Regulatory Agencies during inspections. Basic Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Material Science, Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, Engineering, or equivalent. 3+ years pharmaceutical manufacturing experience in TS/MS or related disciplines (Manufacturing, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Engineering). Must be authorized to work in the United States full-time; Lilly does not sponsor visas/work authorization. Additional Skills/Preferences Technical aptitude; ability to train and mentor. Teamwork/interpersonal skills; problem-solving and independent decision-making. Strong oral and written communication. Ability to influence diverse groups. Experience with deviation and change management systems. Experience with regulatory agencies during site inspections. Experience with visual inspection/defect classification (incoming components and/or drug product). #J-18808-Ljbffr Scorpion Therapeutics