Senior Director/Executive Director Analytical Chemistry

4 days ago


Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Eli Lilly and Company Full time

We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The Senior Director/Executive Director Analytical Chemistry is responsible for partnering with our development organization to establish and deliver the analytical control strategy for new molecules and to provide lifecycle support for commercial molecules globally.

This individual will provide technical leadership and strategic direction across the growing pipeline of Lilly molecules.

The successful candidate will support delivery of commercialization efforts including analytical method validations, technical transfers, and life cycle management and optimization for chemistry and biochemistry methods.

This position requires comprehensive knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, analytical chemistry, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), regulatory requirements, and the essential role scientists play in making medicine and creating real-world solutions.

The Senior Director/Executive Director for Analytical Chemistry is responsible for:

  • Having a depth of understanding of the analytical control strategy that allows critical technical review of the implementation of the controls, including raw materials, in process methods, release methods, specifications, and process analytical technology applications.
  • Understand all critical quality attributes and any analytical method challenges leading to variability that is separate from process variability.
  • Leveraging prior experience to anticipate commercial manufacturing challenges for analytical control strategies and methods.
  • Work across the development organization and QC labs globally to implement new product control strategies and provide lifecycle support to commercial molecules.
  • Ensure proper characterization of molecules and ensure effective documentation and knowledge management for the analytical control strategy, specifications, and methodologies.
  • Establish in-depth knowledge in the production processes and analytical control strategies supporting a variety of molecule platforms including small molecules, insulins, monoclonals, peptides, siRNA, and Cell/Gene Therapy.
  • Including managing internal and external relationships.
  • Drive appropriate shared learning, alignment, and improvement across sites and network level activity according to best practices and technical principles.
  • Provide technical leadership to analytical scientists supporting both molecule and platform stewardship.
  • Partner closely with other senior-level analytical stewards globally to deliver on global priorities, ensure strong development of future technical talent,
  • Work collaboratively across different disciplines such as manufacturing sciences and quality assurance on technical projects, method improvements, or control strategy effectiveness.
  • Provide proficient data analysis and conclusions considering technical, Regulatory, and Quality compliance, and business needs.
  • Work closely with Development and Global Regulatory teams to author/review regulatory submission documents and subsequently respond to Information Requests/Regulatory Questions.
  • Build and maintain relationships with cross-functional organizations to allow for development of innovative solutions, be it technology or method design, that will require cross-functional support for development and implementation.
  • Remain current on external pharmaceutical manufacturing analytical trends and innovations.
  • Engage in the external environment to influence guidance, scientific advancement, and regulation
  • Mentor and provide review/coaching to develop other technical resources on scientific approach, technology, as well as business approach and behaviors.
  • Achieve network-level results for the analytical sciences organization that improve the impact and effectiveness of the team, driving key organizational knowledge and capability work.

Requirements:

  • D. degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a strongly related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in analytical chemistry within the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Expertise in analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, Mass Spec, Microbiology, Bioassay, and spectrophotometry.
  • Extensive knowledge of GMP and other pharmaceutical industry regulations and standards.
  • Extensive knowledge of QC methodologies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
  • Proven experience in R&D Quality or Manufacturing Quality operations in pharma including method development, technical transfers, and QC operations.
  • Demonstrated technical leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop high-performing teams.
  • Visionary individual who can drive innovation and operational excellence while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.
  • This position requires travel to domestic and international destinations.

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 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.

Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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