Small Molecule Process Engineer

Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: June 23, 2025

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. Position Brand Description: Process Engineering Consultants support the development of key solutions or process improvements for Lilly manufacturing processes. Engineering Consultants and Advisors are expected to bring key expertise, technical leadership and specialized knowledge to add business value and influence manufacturing decision making. They lead technical analysis based on first principles, solution development through personal expertise, literature research, laboratory experimental efforts, technical education and mentoring, and direct consultation with manufacturing sites and functional areas on investigations and technical solutions. Key Objectives/Deliverables: Partner with manufacturing sites (internal and external facilities) to solve current manufacturing issues and work on long term technology solutions. Lead and support efforts to drive optimization and reliability of unit operations. Support sites in continuing to build key technical capabilities and support successful tech transfer of products. Engage proactively on technology choices for major capital projects and support those projects through design oversight and technical analysis to support implementation. Collaborate with other engineering disciplines (automation, mechanical, instrument) and technologists to provide complete solutions, assess and introduce new technologies. Support Due Diligence activities of the corporation as needed. Provide knowledge sharing and mentoring through technical reports, presentations and direct interactions. Support the development and maintenance of engineering requirements (Standards, Master Specifications) and Best Practices. Partner with TS/MS and Quality to develop, validate, and improve processes for the small molecule networks and drive continuous platform improvements. Collaborate with development (e.g. Small Molecule Design and Development) to develop unit operations for different manufacturing platforms, contribute to manufacturability reviews. Leverage external resources to stay current in specific area of technology expertise and when necessary to complement internal resources. Basic Requirements: Bachelor's in engineering (preferably Chemical Engineering) Minimum 5 years of experience including design and manufacturing support of Small Molecule API in the pharmaceutical industry Additional Skills/Preferences: PE desired, but not required. Graduate degree (MS/PhD) preferred but not required Analysis and PC skills including appropriate modeling and math capabilities Excellent verbal and written communications skills Strong problem solving skills Successful candidate will frequently work independently and, as such, must be a self-starter and capable of working with little direction Other Information: Domestic and International travel required (up to 25%) Potential for Short term assignments at any of the Lilly manufacturing sites (US and OUS) to support business intiatives This is NOT a remote position and requires onsite presence Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response. Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, 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 are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $76,500 - $167,200 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. WeAreLilly

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