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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 spanning oncology, immunology, neuroscience, and metabolic diseases. 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. This is an exceptional time to join SMDD and help shape the future of pharmaceutical development.
About This Opportunity:
SMDD has an exciting opportunity for an Advisor - Analytical Chemistry Research to join our collaborative team as an individual contributor in a primarily laboratory-based role. This position uniquely positions you at the forefront of pharmaceutical innovation, working hands-on across multiple cutting-edge modalities (oligonucleotides, peptides, and small molecules) while directly impacting patient lives through medicines that advance from bench to bedside.
As a lab-based scientist empowered by access to state-of-the-art analytical platforms, structured mentorship programs, and extensive pharmaceutical development experience spanning the entire drug lifecycle, you will conduct hands-on experimental work while shaping analytical strategies for some of the most promising therapeutic advances in the industry. SMDD scientists gain versatile technical expertise highly valued throughout pharmaceutical development-experience that accelerates career growth and opens doors to senior scientist roles and technical leadership opportunities. Our collaborative team values diverse perspectives, supports work-life integration, and celebrates both scientific rigor and creative problem-solving.
Position Responsibilities:
As an individual contributor, analytical scientists in SMDD enable the comprehensive characterization of materials and processes necessary to ensure the quality, safety, and efficacy of Lilly's medicines through direct laboratory work. This responsibility requires hands-on contribution to the development of analytical methodology, execution of experiments to generate key data, and support of regulatory documents (e.g., IND, NDA). Scientists in this position are expected to:
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What We Offer:
Lilly is recognized as a top employer for innovation, employee development, and commitment to bringing medicines to patients who need them. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that values scientific excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Additional Information:
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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
$126,000 - $204,600
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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