Scientist - TS/MS Parenteral - Visual Inspection

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Responsibilities : 
The Scientist – TSMS PAR will initially focus on the delivery of parenteral operations, specifically regarding technical transfer and process validation. TSMS PAR Scientists will support one of either formulation, filling, or visual 
inspection (VI), although may support multiple areas during start-up phase. Upon the start of commercial production, this role’s objectives include maintaining the validated state of applicable processes, establishing and monitoring metrics/methods to ensure a state of capability and control, harmonization of control strategies across process teams, evaluate process improvement, and serving as an escalation point for day-to-day operations issues. The role will also author and execute protocols as well as conduct root cause investigations.

The principal role is a position that develops and implements a technical agenda and is responsible for providing technical leadership for the Parenteral Process Team. The principal role expected to serve as a mentor within the TSMS team and engage in upstream and external to site activities related to parenteral manufacturing.

Key Objectives/Deliverables: 

• Support the assigned Process Team (formulation, filling, or VI) as TSMS representative.
• (Associate/Senior) Serve as floor-level support and technical interface for manufacturing components, equipment, and operations for the TSMS team.
• Represent Concord TSMS team for internal and external communications on a regular basis 
• Lead risk management activities as it pertains to product/process
• Provide technical support to non-routine (e.g., deviation, complaint) investigations, including consultation on quality and stability issues 
• Prepare and Review or approve, as required, relevant technical documents such as: Annual Product Reviews, Change Controls, Regulatory Submissions, Deviations, Validations, Procedures, PFDs, PFMEAs, etc.
• Develop, monitor, and appropriately react to established statistically based metrics in real-time to assess process variability and capability
• Identify opportunities and lead technical projects to improve process control and/or productivity 
• Serve as interface with upstream suppliers and parenteral product networks
• Drive stability strategy for Concord products
• Provide Audit support as needed
• Identify opportunities and participate in projects to improve process control and/or productivity

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree or higher an engineering, science, or related field 
• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.

Additional Skills/Preferences: 

• Pharmaceutical and/or medical device manufacturing experience 
• Root Cause Investigation Experience 
• Proficiency with computer systems including Microsoft Office products, Veeva Vault, TrackWise, electronic batch records, and SAP 
• Demonstrated successful leadership of cross-functional teams 
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills 
• Strong self-management and organizational skills 

Additional Information: 

• Role is Monday through Friday. Must be flexible in providing support to accommodate other inputs (production schedules, shutdowns, etc.). Occasional extended hour and /or off-hour work may be required.

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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

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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