Medical Device Materials Engineer

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.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

$123,750 - $181,500

​Organization Overview ​

At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

Product Engineering is responsible for the global product design, specifications, materials, and technical agendas for Lilly devices and for providing technical support to global device manufacturing operations with interface to functional groups inside and outside IDM.

Key Objectives:

• Act as subject matter expert for resins, adhesives, damping compounds, polymers and key materials used in the manufacture of pre-filled and re-usable pharmaceutical devices

• Contribute materials engineering expertise to Manufacturing post-launch projects to ensure safe and reliable device performance and supply. Specific topics include: biocompatibility, materials selection, troubleshooting material failures, polymer durability, damping compounds and lubricants performance. 

• Effectively coordinate engineering recommendations with cross-functional teammates

• Monitor and manage materials related Force Majeure that may impact device supply

• Work closely with Development (DDCS) Materials Team to stay aligned on materials decisions and materials standards compliance (ISO 10993)

• Independently manage and prioritize work between multiple device platforms and products

• Act as Lilly sponsor for network partners that provide materials science deliverables including prioritization of activities and setting direction for issue resolution

• Co-facilitate Materials Steering Team Forum in partnership with development

• Develop and/or execute a wide variety of experimental plans with internal and external resources

• Document results and conclusions; Good oral and written communication skills and experience

• Maintain network of key resin and material testing external suppliers including following Lilly Confidentiality guidelines

• Demonstrated scientific, engineering, and applied cGMP skills.

• Knowledge of relevant material characteristics and their implications to applications

• When relevant, presents technical information on projects, e.g. internal seminars or meetings

• May represent department or company in interactions with internal and external committees or regulators, presentations, publications, or other professional activities

• Problem solving and decision-making skills

• Experience with technology transfer and due diligence inquiry

• Fundamental knowledge and of risk analysis and risk analysis tools

• Maintain expertise through continuous learning of new materials and new technologies.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor/Master's degree in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or equivalent degree

• 5+ years of experience with materials engineering in highly regulated industry (medical device engineering preferred)

• Knowledge of polymer materials chemistry, polymer processing (injection molding, extrusion), and polymer analysis (thermal methods, chemical methods, mechanical methods, rheological methods, surface analysis)

Additional Preferences:

• Knowledge of lubricants and damping compounds

• Experience in injection molded plastics

• Knowledge in ISO10993 - Biological Evaluation of medical devices

Other Information:

• Potential 10-15% Travel

• Role is an on-site position with flexibility

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