Research Scientist

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Bioproduct Analytical Development has an exciting opportunity for an analytical chemist to join our control strategy development group! You will be part of a diverse team of analytical chemists, pharmaceutical scientists, and cell culture and purifications engineers delivering product and process understanding across a broad range of platforms. Top candidates for this position will be able to:

• Lead analytical method and control strategy development for medium- and large-molecule projects, including oligonucleotides and other forms of gene therapy, therapeutic recombinant proteins, synthetic/pegylated peptide/proteins, and/or monoclonal antibodies.
• Lead the development and implementation of drug substance and drug product release testing and stability strategies to support clinical trials and commercial product registration
• Responsible for evaluating and/or implementing new analytical technologies/methods to advance Lilly's current analytical capabilities for bioproduct testing.
• Engage with scientists across Eli Lilly’s Development and Manufacturing organizations to develop robust control strategies
• Understand external regulatory requirements (USP, ICH, EMA etc.).
• Identify and exploit new scientific concepts, strong problem-solving skills, and be self-motivated to contribute across multiple projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication to speak to both technical and business-related implications of your work.
• May supervise other B.S./M.S. analytical scientists supporting bioproduct analytical development.
  

Basic Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemistry
• Candidates with a BS/MS and 8+ years of relevant experience will also be considered
  

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Pharmaceutical experience is preferred
• Experience with chromatographic separations, capillary electrophoresis, spectroscopic methods and methods for the analysis of oligonucleotides, proteins, peptides and monoclonal antibodies.
• Demonstration of scientific and people leadership skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work efficiently in an interdisciplinary team environment
• Ability to balance multiple activities, prioritize and handle ambiguity
  

Additional Information:

• Occasional travel

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