Advisor - Analytical Development Lead - NGS (Boston)

Advisor – Analytical Development Lead – NGS

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Organizational Overview

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, dedicated to discovering and delivering life‑changing medicines, improving the understanding and management of disease, and giving back to communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

Responsibilities

The Analytical Development group is responsible for developing and implementing new analytical methods, as well as optimizing and improving current methods for the characterization of raw materials, RNA drug substances, and LNP products and programs at various development stages.

Additionally, the role includes testing non‑GMP samples to support development studies such as comparability assessments, process development, stability, product, and process characterization. The position is part of a Technical Operations team that partners closely with Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Process Development, and Analytical Research & Development.

• Develop, optimize, and execute analytical methods intended for a variety of purposes, including release and stability testing, product characterization, high‑throughput analysis, and characterization of complex raw materials.
• Review, interpret, and present data within the analytical team and cross‑functionally.
• Provide technical oversight for troubleshooting and phase‑appropriate qualification and validation of analytical assays for the analysis of gRNA, mRNA, and LNP. Work in partnership with internal and/or external QC to coordinate analytical method transfer within the organization or at Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs)/Contract Testing Laboratories (CTLs).
• Author, review, and revise technical source documents to support phase‑appropriate comparability.
• Serve as the CMC representative on cross‑functional project teams.
• Provide technical oversight to guide analytical/QC investigations, as needed.
• Actively collaborate with internal and external process development and quality teams.
• Train and mentor junior team members.

Basic Requirements

• MS degree in genetics, biochemistry, or molecular biology and 8+ years industry experience OR PhD with 5+ years industry experience
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Next‑Generation Sequencing (NGS) applications.

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Highly capable candidate should have proven hands‑on experience in qPCR/dPCR/ddPCR, RT‑qPCR, NGS, other molecular biology techniques and assays.
• Extensive experience in NGS‑based assay development, operating and maintaining NGS instrumentation, analyzing sequencing data using bioinformatics tools.
• Experience in assay development, qualification, validation, and implementation to support target candidate validation from Non‑GxP to GMP environments.
• Familiarity with applicable ICH regulations and multi‑compendial guidelines related to method validation.
• Knowledge/hands‑on experience in oligonucleotide lipid nanoparticle delivery and process development are a plus, but not required.
• Demonstrate experience in supervising and developing junior scientific staff.
• Proactive, creative, ability to work effectively on cross‑functional teams and positive attitude.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Compensation and Benefits

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $138,000 – $224,400. Full‑time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). 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; life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well‑being benefits.

EEO Statement

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.

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.

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