Global Product Steward - Parenteral Drug Products

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work, but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

In this individual contributor position Global Product Steward scientist role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with cross functional teams across Lilly and external manufacturing organizations. As an individual contributor, you will work side­-by-­side with other Lilly professionals to drive the drug product technical agenda, including the exciting journey of new pipeline products from development into manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide technical stewardship of parenteral drug products.

Collaborate with cross-functional team to support global parenteral manufacturing sites for new product commercialization, process improvements and technology transfers at internal and external manufacturing sites.

Collaborate with process engineers and development scientists to design and transfer robust manufacturing processes to commercial and third-party manufacturing operations. This includes serving as a liaison to CM&C teams to shepherd new pipeline products from development into manufacturing.

Leverage and influence the internal and external scientific community to impact Lilly’s ability to commercialize life-changing medicines, improve productivity, and create long-term value.

Integrate cross-functional and/or external information and apply technical knowledge to data-driven decision-making

Define the vision and drive advancements of technical capabilities

Suggest and evaluate opportunities for molecule, product, and business process improvement. This includes driving the molecule/product technical agenda with a specific focus on process/productivity improvements in partnership with the global manufacturing sites.

Act with speed, agility, and decisiveness to identify the critical issues to resolve; influences team and/or stakeholders on the critical risks and plan for resolution.

Champion changes that increase the effectiveness of overall business objectives

Coach and mentor junior associates.

Basic Requirements: 

A degree in a relevant area such as Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or Pharmaceutical Science with one of the following:

PhD degree in above discipline with a minimum of 5 years of practical experience in parenteral product manufacturing or

Master’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of practical experience in parenteral product manufacturing or

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 15 years of practical experience in parenteral product manufacturing

Additional Skills/Preferences:

Proficient in biomolecule characterization and product development with substantial experience in GMP commercial manufacturing.

Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret complex technical data and troubleshoot data issues.

Demonstrated examples of leadership, influence, and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information:

Domestic/international travel: 10-25 %

Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role.

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

$129,000 - $209,000

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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