Lilly Medicine Foundry
healthcare
Advisor–ProcessEngineer
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“Advisor – Process Engineer at Lilly Medicine Foundry. Skills: Process Engineering, Scale-up, API Manufacturing, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Development. Serve as the technical authority for equipment design and scale-up calculations. Lead detailed engineering calculations, heat and mass transfer modeling, and equipment sizing”
What You'll Achieve.
optimize manufacturing processes; increase capacity for clinical trial medicines; reducing costs and environmental impact; enable a successful transition to GMP manufacturing operations
Industry & Context.
translate technical and scientific information into actionable plans
Limited domestic and international travel (< 10%) may be required, Role requires the ability to work in 24-hour manufacturing and laboratory environments
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline, B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering or a related discipline with 10+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or CMO process engineering supporting drug substance API development or manufacturing
Nice to Have
Deep technical expertise in chemical engineering fundamentals and pharmaceutical process development, including reaction chemistry, crystallization, extraction, distillation, and other unit operations relevant to small molecule API manufacturing, knowledge of and experience in project management in a cross-functional pharmaceutical development environment, Demonstrated leadership capabilities, especially in team environments with diverse scientific and engineering disciplines, Good interpersonal skills and demonstrated collaborative abilities with internal and external partners, Demonstrated success in persuasion, influence, and negotiation with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences including operations staff, management, and regulatory agencies, Breadth of previous SMDD or equivalent pharmaceutical R&D and manufacturing experience preferred, Preferred experience with cGMP manufacturing and process support in a pilot plant or clinical manufacturing environment, Ability to prioritize multiple activities simultaneously and manage ambiguity in a fast-paced startup environment, Ability to influence others and promote a positive, high-performance work environment, Demonstrated initiative and risk-taking in tackling novel technical challenges, Demonstrated technical proficiency and ability to translate technical and scientific information into actionable plans, resource strategies, and project budgets, Experience with process simulation tools (e.g., DynoChem, Aspen) and process control systems (e.g., DeltaV) preferred
What You'll Do.
Serve as the technical authority for equipment design and scale-up calculations
Lead detailed engineering calculations
heat and mass transfer modeling
Perform and direct rig-fit assessments for incoming processes
Provide expert guidance on the selection and design of reactor systems
Drive scale-up from laboratory and kilo lab to full pilot plant production
Develop and maintain manufacturing processes and control strategies for drug substance APIs
Provide expert guidance on the preparation of manufacturing and controls sections of INDs
regulatory submissions
Author and ensure timely completion of high-quality technical reports
basis-of-design documents
and engineering specifications
Plan and manage short-term and long-term development activities within the Process Engineering function
and review the activities of engineers and scientists
Develop and review plans and timetables for project work
Recommend resource allocation
Ensure departmental compliance with all applicable laws
Ensure that people and their environment are safe and that company policies concerning safety are followed
Lead and participate in Process Hazard Reviews
thermal hazard assessments
and other safety evaluations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Active engagement and communication with cross-functional partners including HSE, Quality Assurance, Tech Services, Development, Operations, FUME/C&Q, Automation, Maintenance, and Manufacturing; Communicate design intent and basis across engineering disciplines, vendors, and partner functions; Collaborate with internal and external partners
Communication Scope
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Ability to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences including operations staff, management, and regulatory agencies
Process & Methodology
project management in a cross-functional pharmaceutical development environment, Plans and manages short-term and long-term development activities, Develops and reviews plans and timetables for project work, Recommends resource allocation to accomplish projects according to plans, Communicates progress, Proposes changes to project timetables, objectives, or direction
Full Job Description
At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We're looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. Lilly recently announced a $4.5 billion investment to create the Lilly Medicine Foundry, a new center for advanced manufacturing and drug development. The first-ever facility of its kind, combining research and manufacturing in a single location, the Medicine Foundry will allow Lilly to further develop innovative solutions to optimize manufacturing processes and increase capacity for clinical trial medicines, while also reducing costs and environmental impact. The Lilly Medicine Foundry Process Engineering organization is responsible for the chemistry, formulation, analytical, and engineering efforts to support development and scale-up of investigational small molecules to support clinical and toxicology studies through late-stage clinical trials. The Advisor – Process Engineer will serve as a senior technical authority within this organization, providing expert-level engineering guidanc
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