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 discover and bring life‑changing medicines, improve disease management, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work and put people first, and we’re looking for people determined to make a difference. Position Overview We are seeking a highly motivated and dedicated scientist with knowledge and experience of cellular and molecular biology who shares our passion to help patients live with higher quality of life. You will report to a Ph.D. senior scientist and work in a highly team‑oriented and 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 preclinical 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 records. 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 position. Additional Preferences Extensive research experience in skin and hair biology, particularly with 3D skin/hair models. Experience with in vivo skin quality and hair growth models. Experience/familiarity with histology/IF, transcriptomics, proteomics, and flow cytometry methods. Lilly is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity 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. 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. 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). Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including a company‑sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; 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 Initial Therapeutics, Inc.