Sr. Scientist - TSMS (R2-R4)

Job ID: R-107967Company: LillyLocation: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of AmericaJob Type: Full TimeCategory: Manufacturing/QualityPosted Date: 2026-06-26At 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 – TSMS (R2–R4) to be responsible for providing technical support to manufacturing operations to ensure the reliable and compliant manufacture of bulk drug substances to predetermined global quality standards. Apply scientific principles to the manufacture of intermediates and bulk drug substances, ensuring a thorough understanding of the underlying chemistry and equipment interactions. Develop and maintain accurate master production records, standard operating procedures, and process-flow document that clearly describe the manufacturing process and outline the control strategy for the discrete manufacturing steps. Author and review relevant technical documents such as deviations, protocols, and summary reports. Develop, and monitor statistically based process metrics in real time to evaluate process variability and capability, and respond appropriately to observed trends. Drive change controls to support process improvement projects for manufacturing intermediates and bulk drug substances. #LI-DNIPosition requires a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology or a related scientific field and 2 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Experience must include a minimum of: 1 year of experience with applying scientific principles to process understanding, problem solving, and process improvement; 1 year of experience identifying and resolving manufacturing non-conformances, performing root cause analysis and authoring deviations; 1 year of experience preparing, reviewing, and revising master production records (MPRs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), protocols, and summary reports; 1 year of experience executing process-related change controls; and 1 year of experience applying statistical tools to monitor real-time process metrics and address observed process trends. #LI-DNIJob location: Indianapolis, IN.To apply, please visit and enter job requisition number R-107967 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$90,938.00 - $111,828.00 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.#WeAreLillySkillspharmaceutical manufacturingprocess understandingroot cause analysisdeviation managementmaster production recordsstandard operating procedureschange controlstatistical process monitoringprocess documentationtechnical writingmanufacturing non-conformance resolutionprotocol developmentsummary report writingprocess improvementstakeholder communication