Sr. Principal Analytical Scientist - TS​/MS Lab - Lebanon API Manufacturing

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Lilly is currently constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for production of API molecules located in Lebanon, IN (Lilly Lebanon API). This facility is Lilly’s largest investment in manufacturing capacity and is intended to provide APIs for current and future products, including new modalities. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the startup team for a greenfield manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help to build the processes and facility to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations.

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking a highly experienced and innovative Senior Principal Analytical Scientist to lead critical analytical development and support activities within our Technical Services and Manufacturing Sciences (TSMS) Lab. This role will be instrumental in advancing Eli Lilly's pipeline by providing expert analytical oversight, troubleshooting complex issues, and driving the implementation of cutting‑edge analytical technologies to ensure product quality and process understanding.

• Serve as a subject matter expert in analytical science, providing strategic direction and technical leadership for complex analytical projects within the TSMS Lab.
• Lead the design and development of complex LC‑MS methods for the identification, quantification, and characterization of small molecules and peptides in support of API commercial manufacturing.
• Independently leading deviation investigations and process optimization initiatives using analytical methodologies, especially LC/MS.
• Proactively identify, evaluate, and implement new analytical technologies and instrumentation to enhance capabilities, improve efficiency, and support API manufacturing.
• Ensure all analytical activities are conducted in accordance with cGMP, ICH, and other relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams including process development, manufacturing, quality control, and regulatory affairs; mentor and provide technical guidance to junior scientists and laboratory personnel.
• Critically analyze and interpret complex analytical data, generating comprehensive reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Maintain meticulous laboratory notebooks, author analytical method documentation, and technical transfer documents.

• Education:
  
  Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely related scientific discipline with at least 10 years of relevant experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry; or a Master’s degree with at least 12 years of relevant experience; or a Bachelor’s degree with at least 15 years of relevant experience.
• Technical Expertise:
  Extensive hands‑on experience and deep theoretical understanding of a broad range of analytical techniques, including chromatography (HPLC, GC, UPLC), mass spectrometry (LC‑MS/MS, GC‑MS), spectroscopy (UV‑Vis, FTIR, Raman), and other relevant physico‑chemical characterization methods.
• Regulatory Knowledge:
  In‑depth knowledge of cGMP, ICH guidelines, and other global regulatory requirements pertaining to analytical method development, validation, and quality control.

• Problem‑Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot complex analytical challenges, conduct OOS investigations, and implement effective solutions.
• Leadership & Mentorship:
  Proven ability to provide technical leadership, mentor junior scientists, and influence technical direction within a team or project.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Excellent written and…