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.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

$64,500 - $143,000

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 39,000 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. #WeAreLilly

The Component Scientist – TSMS is responsible for providing technical support of container closure systems (e.g. glass containers, elastomeric closures, seals) to achieve the reliable and compliant manufacture of parenteral drug product in the Indianapolis Parenteral Manufacturing site. The role will regularly interact with manufacturing process support personnel and component vendors to share learning and ensure strategies are in line with technical, quality, and regulatory guidance, while supporting business expectations. The component scientist will also participate in troubleshooting and driving continuous improvement as it relates to container closure systems.

Responsibilities:

• Understand the scientific principles required for manufacturing parenteral drug products, including the interactioncontainer closure systemsonthe chemistry, equipment, aseptic processes, and device functionality.

• Ensure that accurate instructionsandtechnicaldocumentsdescribe the process as performedat Lilly and respective vendors

• Evaluates the impact of changes at suppliers or the local site

• Develop, monitor, and appropriately react to established statistically based metrics in real-time to assess process variability and capability.

• Understand, justify, and document the state ofqualificationof componentswith data that evaluate the capability of the manufacturing process to meet its stated purpose.

• Prepare, review, approve, and provide technical support for preparation of relevant technical documents as required, such as change controls, regulatory submissions, deviation investigations,qualificationprotocols and summary reports, processing records, procedures, process flow documents, validation master plans, annual product reviews, etc.

• Support and/or lead the development and implementation of process improvements to improve process controland/or productivity.

• Participate in development and implementation of process improvements including capital expansions and technical projects.

• Work within or lead cross-functional teams to implement functional objectives and deliver on business plan and quality objectives.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’sDegree inscientific disciplines ofMaterial Science,Chemistry, Biology, Pharmacy, Engineering orotherrelated field.

Additional Skills/ Preferences :

• Preferexperiencein pharmaceutical manufacturing environment in any of the following associated disciplines: TSMS, Production, Quality Assurance,Quality Control, Engineering, Project Management, Development, Procurement.

• Ability to influence diverse groups

• Influences complex regulatory, business, or technical issueswithin the site and function

• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment

• Builds relationships with internal and external customers and partners

• Interacts with regulators, customers, or other outside stakeholders onbusiness issues in support of internal and external agency audits.

• Proficiency in delivering highly complex tasks and/or tasks that are highly cross-functional

• Strong analytical and quantitativeproblem solvingskills

• Ability to communicate and influence effectively across functional groups and stakeholders

• Enthusiasm for changes, team spirit and flexibility

• Demonstrated ability to learn & apply technical/scientific knowledge

• Makes decisions that impact a range of standard and non-standard operational, process, project, or service activities.

• Gains support for ideas or positions on difficult issues.

• Establishes key relationships with those outside of business area.

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Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, 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 help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ + Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups.

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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