Director, Drug Product - SMDD

Position Summary The Synthetic Molecule Design and Development (SMDD) department within Lilly Research Labs is involved in key activities for the advancement of small molecules, peptides, and oligonucleotides from early discovery phases to commercialization. Our scientists and engineers develop innovative technical and business solutions across a portfolio of projects using their deep technical expertise to accelerate testing of the clinical hypothesis and overall drug development. Through recognizing the value of a hardworking, diverse, and inclusive workforce, SMDD delivers on these responsibilities and helps bring the next generation of life‑changing medicines to patients. Our team is looking for highly motivated and creative candidates who will work on the integration of early drug discovery, preclinical, and clinical activities with a focus on drug product design and development. Responsibilities Our team is looking for candidates interested in further advancing formulation, manufacturing platform technologies and commercialization of solid drug products. The candidate will collaborate with other development scientists/engineers and manufacturing groups to provide technical leadership in the design and implementation of formulation and manufacturing technology platforms, with special focus on continuous manufacturing. The position presents possibilities to work across multiple subject areas, sites, and networks. Top candidates for this position will be encouraged to: Apply experience in both batch and continuous solid drug product manufacturing unit operations to accelerate product development. Understand the interaction between raw material properties and processability as well as how unit operations can be used to improve manufacturability. Build comprehensive material and manufacturing process risk assessments that will guide formulation selection, development, and experimental work plans. Improve product design through definition of drug product critical quality attributes (CQAs). Drive the implementation of new platforms such as continuous manufacturing, process analytical technologies (PAT), and modeling and simulation tools. Design robust and globally acceptable manufacturing process control strategies as well as partner with manufacturing teams to transfer those control strategies. Lead short and long‑term development activities including prioritization of technical agendas and timelines. Partner with multi‑functional teams such as Product Delivery, Project Management, Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory to execute and deliver material and information for clinical trials and regulatory submissions. Engage and influence the external environment as well as demonstrate the ability to recognize and adopt external innovation across Lilly’s drug product portfolio. Embrace learning agility to apply fundamental knowledge/experience to novel problem statements in order to accelerate drug product development. Lead the development of regulatory strategies including authorship of INDs, NDAs, and response to regulatory inquiries. Embrace diverse thought, background, and experience to deliver creative solutions that address unmet technical needs. Basic Requirements Ph.D. in chemical engineering or pharmaceutical sciences with 7+ years of experience. Or M.S. with 15+ years or B.S. with 20+ years of demonstrated equivalent experience in a related field of expertise. Experience with developing solid drug product formulations, manufacturing processes and technical transfer of processes into manufacturing. Demonstrated leadership capabilities in a team environment. Additional Skills/Preferences Sound fundamentals and understanding of biopharmaceutics. Awareness of non‑standard (e.g., modified release, peptide) oral drug delivery landscape. Experience in continuous manufacturing. Experience in developing pharmaceutical dosage forms as a formulation scientist or process engineer. Knowledge and experience with management of a technical project. Experience supervising or guiding the work of others. Strong communication and a sustained tendency for collaboration. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to prioritize multiple activities and handle ambiguity. Demonstrated initiative, risk‑taking, and ability to drive and accept change. Engagement and awareness of the external scientific and regulatory landscape. Additional Information Potential exposure to chemicals, allergens, and loud noises. Travel: 0 to 10% Position: Onsite Monday through Friday, Indianapolis, IN, LTC‑N Physical Demands/Travel The physical demands of this job are consistent with a lab environment. Work Environment This position’s work environment is in a laboratory environment. Compensation and Benefits Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $148,500 - $217,800. Full‑time equivalent employees will also be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including 401(k) participation, pension, vacation, medical, dental, vision, prescription drug benefits, flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flex spending accounts), life insurance and death benefits, certain time‑off and leave of absence benefits, and well‑being benefits (employee assistance program, fitness benefits, employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs at 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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