Analytical Chemistry Research Advisor

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.

Organization Overview
The Synthetic Molecule Design and Development (SMDD) organization is responsible for the development of synthetic drug substances and drug products from the pre-clinical phase through commercialization. Our scientists and engineers develop innovative technical solutions to advance an exciting portfolio that includes small molecules, peptides, oligonucleotides, and other emerging therapeutic modalities. By cultivating a hardworking, culturally diverse workforce that exhibits deep technical expertise, SMDD delivers on these responsibilities and helps bring the next generation of life-changing medicines to patients.

SMDD has an exciting opportunity for an Analytical Chemistry Research Advisor to join our multidisciplinary team of chemists, engineers, and formulation scientists. Empowered by access to world-class capabilities and extensive pharmaceutical development experience, you will help deliver technical solutions that enable deeper understanding of processes and products across the portfolio. Ideal candidates will possess experience across multiple analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC, mass spectrometry, NMR), demonstrate an aptitude in technical problem-solving, and be motivated to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Position Responsibilities
Analytical scientists in SMDD enable the comprehensive characterization of materials and processes necessary to ensure the quality, safety, and efficacy of Lilly's medicines. This responsibility requires direct contribution to the development of analytical methodology, design of experiments to generate key data, and preparation of regulatory documents (e.g., IND, NDA). Scientists in this position are expected to:

• Drive the design, development, and implementation of product control strategies for oligonucleotide, peptide, and/or small molecule programs.
• Demonstrate proficiency in multiple analytical technologies, with an emphasis on chromatography and mass spectrometry.
• Develop analytical methods, justify specifications, design stability studies, establish starting material rationales for synthetic processes, identify impurities, and test drug product performance characteristics (e.g., dissolution/disintegration).
• Support internal process development efforts through hands-on laboratory research in a fast-paced development environment. This includes experimental design, sample analysis, instrument troubleshooting, and data interpretation.
• Provide technical guidance for analytical activities executed within the external network. Ensure methods are technically sound, well developed, and fit for purpose. Execute technology