Sr. Principal Chemist

Overview

At Lilly, the work supports patients by combining caring with discovery to advance medicines and health understanding. This role focuses on laboratory leadership and method transfer within the Chemical and Device Testing labs, ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical support, project leadership, and technical direction; perform laboratory analyses and data review as needed.
• Oversee and participate in the transfer of analytical methods for marketed products, including setting strategic direction, authoring and reviewing method certification documentation, executing laboratory testing, and investigating observations.
• Interact with global Quality Labs and other commercial QC Labs to identify and adopt best practices for testing, documentation, and investigations.
• Ensure methods, procedures, and practices adhere to Lilly Global Quality Standards and regulatory requirements, including data integrity.
• Support Lean Lab initiatives and strive for efficient lab operations.
• Network with other areas and externally to understand best practices, share knowledge, participate in technical planning, and meet customer needs.
• Contribute to defining and executing inspection readiness activities in the QC laboratories.
• Interact effectively with auditors and business partners.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in a science or engineering discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering).
• GMP laboratory experience including familiarity with analytical testing, method transfer, and method validation.
• Experience with enterprise chromatography systems and standalone COTS testing instruments; experience with LC instruments.
• Experience with statistics and data analysis software, including data visualization.

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Experience with Empower and LabVantage LIMS.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to train and mentor others.
• Understanding of compliance requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams; excellent written and oral communication skills to collaborate with management, scientists, engineering, and IT personnel.
• Focus on continuous improvement.

Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the role at the time of posting and may be updated in response to GMP requirements and business needs. All other information related to accommodations, equal opportunity, and benefits should be discussed with HR or the supervisor during the application and employment process.