Senior Engineering Advisor (SDD)
Eli Lilly and Company
Summary
Support the development of key solutions or process improvements for Lilly manufacturing processes or industry defined subjects. Engineering Consultants are expected to bring key expertise and knowledge to the table and lead development processes through research, process engineering laboratory experimental efforts, and direct interactions with manufacturing sites, development and functional areas.
Job description
Job Position Overview
Support the development of key solutions or process improvements for Lilly manufacturing processes or industry defined subjects. Engineering Consultants are expected to bring key expertise and knowledge to the table and lead development processes through research, process engineering laboratory experimental efforts, and direct interactions with manufacturing sites, development and functional areas.
This role provides technical leadership (including oversight of the community, technology development, knowledge sharing, mentoring and coaching of others), provides technical guidance and support to sites and external manufacturing organizations, supports major capital projects, and networks with the external community at large.
Key Objectives/Deliverables
- Provides engineering technical leadership globally in spray dried technology for amorphous solid dispersions, including solvent system selection, and process parameter definition.
- Collaborates cross-functionally in manufacturing and development to direct discipline activities, new technology development, assessments, and deployment. Stay abreast of current industry trends in spray drying, hot melt extrusion alternatives, and emerging amorphous stabilization approaches.
- Collaborates with sites globally, assisting with technical evaluations, technology assessment and specific problem resolution including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and productivity improvements.
- Develops informal and formal networks with manufacturing and development peers to identify opportunities to apply engineering principles to improve Lilly operations.
- Develops experimental programs, protocols and models to address technical problems. Includes development and application of vessel and other scale-down models.
- Supervises laboratory experiments and partner with lab team to assure that experiments are carried out safely and with high quality and speed.
- Prepares technical reports and other supporting documentation for knowledge sharing.
- Leverage external resources to stay current in specific area of technology expertise and when necessary to complement internal resources.
Additional Information
- Position Location: Indianapolis
- Travel Percentage (%): up to 20%
- Shift Information: Days
Requirements
- BS Engineering or Science
- 8+ yrs manufacturing experience in a GMP regulated environment (preferably pharmaceutical manufacturing)
- Demonstrated technical abilities and abilities in engineering as applied to the manufacturing platforms utilized in pharmaceutical manufacturing oral solid dose
- Advanced degree in engineering (MS or PhD) preferred
- Expertise in particle characterization and analysis preferred
- Experience with process modeling tools preferred
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Pension
- Vacation Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Death Benefits
- Time Off & Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Benefits
- Employee Clubs & Activities
- Company Bonus
Company overview
Eli Lilly and Company, commonly known as Lilly, is a leading American multinational pharmaceutical corporation headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 1876 by Colonel Eli Lilly, the company has grown into one of the world's most valuable pharmaceutical enterprises, with operations in approximately 125 countries. Lilly specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative medicines across multiple therapeutic areas, including diabetes, oncology, neuroscience, immunology, and cardiometabolic diseases. The company is renowned for its groundbreaking work in insulin production, having been the first to mass-produce insulin and later developing the first commercially available insulin product in the U.S. Lilly's current portfolio includes blockbuster medications such as Mounjaro and Zepbound (tirzepatide) for diabetes and obesity, Trulicity (dulaglutide) for type 2 diabetes, Verzenio (abemaciclib) for breast cancer, and Taltz (ixekizumab) for autoimmune conditions. With approximately 47,000 employees worldwide, Lilly maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing heavily in scientific innovation to address some of the world's most significant health challenges. The company operates with a mission to make life better for people around the world through the discovery and delivery of innovative medicines.