Sr. Scientist (R2-R3)

Job ID: R-107943Company: LillyLocation: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of AmericaJob Type: Full TimeCategory: Manufacturing/QualityPosted Date: 2026-06-25At 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. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us. Eli Lilly and Company seeks a Sr. Scientist (R2-R3) to provide technical support for the manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). Support the technology transfer and process validation of manufacturing processes in external manufacturing area. Execute technical projects to improve and optimize process control, yield, purity, and productivity. Perform process monitoring on the manufacturing data to assess process variability and identify process improvement opportunities. Author and review technical documents to translate process knowledge and control strategies into manufacturing documentation. Serve as the frontline technical services and active member of process teams to achieve project and manufacturing goals. #LI-DNIPosition requires a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry or a related STEM field and 3 years of experience in GMP API manufacturing from TS/MS or Development organization. Experience must include a minimum of: 3 years of experience in cGMP manufacturing; 3 years of experience in small molecule API Manufacturing; 2 years of experience in process scale up; 2 years of experience in pilot plant pharmaceutical manufacturing; 2 years of experience in technology transfer of small molecule synthetic drug substance; 2 years of experience in process validation and data monitoring; and 1 year of experience in root cause analysis investigation at cGMP setting. Up to 20% of domestic and international travel is required. #LI-DNIJob location: Indianapolis, IN.To apply, please visit and enter job requisition number R-107943 when prompted. Alternatively, please send your resume, cover letter, and a copy of the ad to: Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly Corporate Center, Drop Code 1093, Indianapolis, IN 46285.Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form () for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (View email address on click.appcast.io), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is$99,424.00 - $117,763.00 per yearFull-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for 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; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.#WeAreLillySkillscgmp manufacturingapi manufacturingprocess validationtechnology transferprocess scale uppilot plant pharmaceutical manufacturingdata monitoringroot cause analysistechnical documentationprocess controlyield optimizationpurity improvementproductivity improvementmanufacturing documentationstakeholder management