Principal Biologist - Cutaneous Biology

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, with 39,000 employees worldwide who work to discover and bring life‑changing medicines, improve disease understanding and management, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. Position Overview We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated scientist with knowledge and experience in cellular and molecular biology, who also shares our passion to help patients live with higher quality of life. You will report to a Ph.D. senior scientist in the group and work in a highly team‑oriented, collaborative environment. The focus of the work will be to independently design, develop and validate biological assays to test and analyze molecule activities, investigate the mechanism of action of biological drugs, evaluate performance in various animal disease models, and ultimately deliver pre‑clinical evidence for future clinical testing. Key Responsibilities With minimal guidance, independently develop preclinical (in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo) translational models of various skin and/or hair disorders using state‑of‑the‑art methodologies. Evaluate therapeutic candidates in preclinical models for evidence of potential efficacy to advance for future clinical testing. Independently analyze, interpret, and present experimental data. Adhere to good research practices and maintain laboratory e‑notebook. Minimum Qualifications B.S. (with 5–8 years experience) or M.S. (with 3–5 years experience) in biology, molecular and cellular immunology or a related biological area. Experience in an academic institute or pharmaceutical industry preferred. Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H‑1B or TN status) for this employment position. Additional Preferences Extensive research experience in skin and hair biology, particularly working with 3D skin/hair models. Understand and have experience with in vivo skin quality and hair growth models. Experience/familiarity with histology/IF, transcriptomics, proteomics, and flow cytometry methods. 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 at for further assistance. Please note that 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. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $71,250 - $187,000. Full‑time employees will also 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr