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Sr. Scientist Technical Services/Manufacturing Science API-EM
Eli Lilly and CompanyIrelandfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Sept 2025
💰 $167,200/yr($64,500/yr – $167,200/yr)
About the role
<p>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. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.</p><p></p><p><b>Organization Overview:</b></p><p></p><p>Join the energetic and growing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient - External Manufacturing Organization (API-EM) that delivers a diverse portfolio of medicines essential to our patients around the world. The API-EM TS/MS (Technical Services / Manufacturing Science) Sr. Scientist will provide technical and scientific expertise within a dynamic external manufacturing environment. The Sr. Scientist is responsible for providing technical support to achieve the reliable and compliant manufacture of API drug substance at external contract manufacturing groups to predetermined global quality standards. This person interacts daily with a wide variety of people, primarily external partners team members and site management.</p><p></p><p>The candidate will be responsible for process monitoring, response to issues, and improvements where necessary. A strong understanding of manufacturing principles and Lilly systems is required to ensure those same standards are applied to the external contract manufacturers.</p><p></p><p>This is a Large Molecule (mAb and ADC) position. The position requires knowledge of cGMPs, applicable global regulatory manufacturing guidance, and the corporate/industry standards. The position requires working cross-functionally within the site and other functions to deliver on technical objectives.</p><p></p><p><b>Responsibilities: </b></p><ul><li><p>Provide technical oversight for monoclonal antibody and antibody drug conjugate manufacturing processes.</p></li><li><p>Leads resolution of technical issues including those related to control strategy and manufacturing.</p></li><li><p>Employ excellent communication skills to manage internal and external relationships.</p></li><li><p>Build and maintain relationships with development and central technical organizations.</p></li><li><p>Ensure proper characterization of processes and products and ensure effective documentation of the process description, measures, acceptable ranges, and specifications (and the justification of these measures, acceptable ranges, and specifications).</p></li><li><p>Ensure that processes are compliant, capable, in control, and maintained in a validated or qualified state.</p></li><li><p>Understand, justify and document the state of validation with data that evaluate the capability of the manufacturing process to meet its stated purpose.</p></li><li><p>Influence and implement the network technical agenda and drive continuous improvement.</p></li><li><p>Maintaining mAb and ADC processes in a state of compliance with US and global regulations</p></li><li><p>Understanding the scientific principles required for manufacturing intermediates and drug substances, including the interaction of chemistry and equipment.</p></li><li><p>Operate with ‘Team Lilly’ in mind - including coaching and mentoring of peers and other scientists.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Basic Requirements:</b></p><ul><li><p>Bachelors in scientific disciplines of Biotech, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, or Engineering <span>(Biotech/Biochemistry</span> strongly preferred)</p></li><li><p>3+ years of demonstrated hands on working experience and proficiency with pharmaceutical manufacturing and working knowledge of regulatory expectations.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Additional Preferences:</b></p><ul><li><p>Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and their application in a manufacturing environment</p></li><li><p>Proficient in data management practices across manufacturing operations</p></li><li><p>Demonstrates adaptability, a collaborative mindset, and a positive attitude toward change</p></li><li><p>Proven ability to effectively communicate and influence across diverse technical and business teams</p></li><li><p>Skilled in managing and delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated project management expertise with a track record of coordinating and executing multifaceted projects</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Additional Information:</b></p><ul><li><p>Some travel (<25%) is required</p></li><li><p>Some off-shift work (night/weekend) may be required to support 24/7 operations.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>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 c
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