Scientist/Engineer, Mixed Modality Technical Operations

Eli Lilly and Company

. Support operations staff on the floor with technical, training, and process support and execute production activities when needed .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeLebanon • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $67,500 - $173,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmaceutical operations, including equipment qualification, process support, and compliance with cGMP and FDA guidelines. Proven ability to lead investigations, manage projects, and facilitate cross-functional collaboration in a manufacturing environment.

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Pharmaceutical Operations ExperienceCGMP ComplianceProcess Hazard ReviewsProject ManagementLean Manufacturing Principles

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Hard Skills

Equipment QualificationProcess SupportTechnical OversightSOP DevelopmentIncident InvestigationsChangeover ManagementCleaning ProceduresBatch Record DocumentationMathematical Problem SolvingTechnical Nomenclature Understanding

Soft Skills

LeadershipOrganizational SkillsEffective CommunicationFlexibilityInfluencing Skills

Industry Keywords

CGLPCGMPFDA GuidelinesBiologicsSmall MoleculeMixed ModalitiesManufacturing EnvironmentOperational ReadinessTechnical TransfersQuality Assurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support operations staff on the floor with technical, training, and process support and execute production activities when needed
Evaluate processes, protocols, and real-time deviations and provide assessments to cross-functional process teams
Execute equipment commissioning and qualification testing under C&Q guidance
Document production using digital manufacturing batch records and affiliated SOPs
Follow applicable procedures, cGLP, cGMP, company policies, and quality or regulatory requirements
Document and assess operator improvement opportunities
Schedule corrective-maintenance work orders with area maintenance
Lead safety and quality investigations and author investigation reports
Collaborate cross-functionally to enable Foundry technology transfers
Support operational improvement projects and initiatives
Prepare process-campaign changeover project plans covering cleandown, piping, maintenance, and equipment setup
Coordinate and oversee project execution to meet timelines
Work with PE, PTE, PRD, HSE, and Quality Assurance to transfer and execute processes successfully
Represent operations in Process Hazard Reviews and other HSE-related venues
Promote continuous improvement of area changeover workflows
Support equipment qualification, site acceptance tests, SOP development, operator training plans, operational readiness, technical transfers, and new product introduction
Provide technical oversight and ownership for operations, including on-floor training, process support, and incident investigations
Travel domestically and internationally as needed to collaborate, train, and learn from API-producing sites

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Associate's Degree in science, engineering, or technical field; OR technical field or HS Diploma/GED with 5+ years of directly applicable manufacturing experience in pharmaceutical operations
Directly applicable manufacturing experience in pharmaceutical operations, including Small Molecule, Biologics, or Mixed Modalities, for the HS Diploma/GED alternative
Experience including operations, safety and quality incident investigations, authoring procedures/instructions, and process hazard reviews for the HS Diploma/GED alternative
Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis
No employer support or sponsorship for work authorization or visas, including F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1
Experience in Pharmaceutical Product Research and Development is a plus
Experience supporting cleaning, changeover, and/or maintenance activities in a GMP production environment
Formal project management training is a plus
Demonstrated leadership and influencing experience
Previous experience in facility or area start-up environments
Solid understanding of FDA guidelines and cGMP requirements
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple requests
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
Ability to troubleshoot and triage challenges effectively
Ability to understand technical nomenclature and language and work with mathematical formulas
Ability to communicate effectively electronically, in writing, and verbally
Flexibility to support operations in a 24/7 manufacturing environment during nights and weekends as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company bonus depending, in part, on company and individual performance
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Prescription drug benefits
Flexible benefits, including healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts
Life insurance and death benefits
Time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits, including employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities
Disability accommodation support during the application process
Employee resource groups open to all employees