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Eli Lilly is seeking an Advisor or Senior Advisor in Synthetic Peptide Process Development to lead technical aspects of drug substance manufacturing at its Manufacturing & Quality Technical Hub in Hyderabad. This is a strategic role within Lilly's $1B+ investment in establishing a cutting-edge technical center that oversees contract manufacturing of starting materials and intermediates for API manufacturing in India, with scientific work reaching patients in over 110 countries.
The successful candidate will lead technical aspects of drug substance manufacturing including process optimization, technical transfers, and development of the technical agenda. You will provide technical oversight and stewardship for peptide manufacturing processes, lead resolution of technical issues related to control strategy and manufacturing, and drive post-launch technical agendas that deliver substantial step changes in manufacturing efficiency and compliance.
Key responsibilities include: building, leading, and developing a high-performing team of process chemists aligned with Lilly culture; setting clear objectives, providing coaching, conducting performance reviews, and supporting career development; ensuring proper characterization of processes and products with effective documentation; maintaining peptide processes in compliance with US and global regulations; and managing project work through active coaching and delegation of junior scientists and engineers. You will employ excellent communication skills to manage internal and external relationships, understand the chemistry and stability of peptides from first principles, and ensure processes are compliant, capable, in control, and maintained in a validated or qualified state.
This role requires comprehensive knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), regulatory requirements, and a proven track record of driving technical agendas and influencing externally in the peptide space. The position involves some travel (domestic and international, less than 5%).
Lilly is a 145-year-old innovation-driven pharmaceutical corporation headquartered in Indianapolis with over 50,000 employees globally. The company is dedicated to discovering and delivering life-changing medicines and supporting the communities it serves.
Requirements:
- Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related scientific disciplines, OR equivalent industry experience
- Ph.D. + Post Doc in Chemistry (with focus on Peptide Chemistry) with 12+ years of experience
- Proven experience leading post-launch technical agendas and delivering projects that drive substantial step changes in manufacturing (specific to Manufacturing & Quality)
- Demonstrated expertise in peptide chemistry and manufacturing processes
- Strong people leadership and team-building capabilities
- Excellent communication skills for managing internal and external relationships
- Knowledge of GMP, regulatory requirements, and pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Understanding of process characterization, control strategy, and validation
