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Position Summary
The Lilly Bioproduct Research and Development (BR&D) organization is focused on the development and commercialization of parenteral formulations of small molecules and large molecules such as monoclonal antibodies, novel therapeutic proteins and peptides. The organization is also committed to the development of genetic medicines which includes active investments in Oligonucleotide development, nanomedicines for tissue specific targeting and other gene delivery strategies. The drug product team is also investing in building new platforms to support complex formulations such as lipid nanoparticles, Antibody Drug Conjugates and AAV and other non-viral vector delivery.
We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist with an interest or experience in developing parenteral drug product through various stages of clinical development. If you are interested in building platforms for new and novel therapeutic modalities and interested in building and leading a strong group of scientists exploring new frontiers into formulation and drug delivery strategies, you should consider joining our diverse team.
Responsibilities
The physical demands of this job are consistent with a lab environment.
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Work Environment
This position’s work environment is in a Laboratory.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
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.
Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups.
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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.
Position Summary
The Lilly Bioproduct Research and Development (BR&D) organization is focused on the development and commercialization of parenteral formulations of small molecules and large molecules such as monoclonal antibodies, novel therapeutic proteins and peptides. The organization is also committed to the development of genetic medicines which includes active investments in Oligonucleotide development, nanomedicines for tissue specific targeting and other gene delivery strategies. The drug product team is also investing in building new platforms to support complex formulations such as lipid nanoparticles, Antibody Drug Conjugates and AAV and other non-viral vector delivery.
We are seeking a highly motivated Scientist with an interest or experience in developing parenteral drug product through various stages of clinical development. If you are interested in building platforms for new and novel therapeutic modalities and interested in building and leading a strong group of scientists exploring new frontiers into formulation and drug delivery strategies, you should consider joining our diverse team.
Responsibilities
- Represent Drug Product team in CM&C teams and support the formulation and process development of protein, peptide, oligonucleotides and other novel modalities in clinical development
- Hands-on experimental activities in formulation group to support clinical development of parenteral drug products and other complex formulations
- Build process capabilities for lab scale, early phase clinical scale, and scale up technologies for parenteral drug product and other complex formulations
- Support tech transfer of process and formulation to clinical manufacturing sites.
- Work closely with synthetic chemistry, toxicology, ADME groups, analytical teams and device teams to develop the drug product that is stable and patient centric.
- May need to support monoclonal antibody, proteins and peptide programs in various stages of development.
- Provide technical support in the areas of formulation and drug delivery.
- Partner with key teams such as discovery, and drug product delivery and device to develop innovative solutions with a patient focus in an integrated fashion.
- Collaborate with Discovery teams on establishing systems for seamless handoff of assets from discovery to clinical development.
- Innovate or assess cutting edge formulation methodologies for complex or unstable bioproducts (peptides, proteins, fusion proteins and drug conjugates)
- Identify and spearhead research efforts on understanding new drug delivery technologies in the areas of targeted drug delivery and other novel drug delivery fields, and establish proof of concept for technologies for appropriate assets under development
- Establish and leverage strategic relationships with academia and start-ups to accelerate and access emerging innovation.
- Drive a strong innovation agenda for the team leading to publications, presentations and industry wide influence
- Ability to wear multiple functional hats so that input into various complementary parts of the project can be managed in a rapid and localized manner
- PhD in Pharmaceutics or Pharmaceutical Sciences or Biochemistry or Chemical Engineering or related field
- Or B.S. /M.S. in Pharmaceutics or Pharmaceutical Sciences or Biochemistry or Chemical Engineering or related field with 10 years of experience
- Background encompasses both innovation and technical development of oligos, protein, peptide, viral or cell therapeutics.
- Prior experience developing processes and understanding basic principles and analytical techniques necessary to characterize large molecule or biological materials
- Knowledge and understanding of (1) parenteral drug formulation development (2) parenteral manufacturing and aseptic technologies, and drug product process development
- Location: Indianapolis, IN
The physical demands of this job are consistent with a lab environment.
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Work Environment
This position’s work environment is in a Laboratory.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the role and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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.
Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups.
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