Scientist/Engineer – Small Molecule Technical Operations

Eli Lilly and Company

. Provide on-the-floor shift support for operations staff, including technical, training, and process support .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeLebanon • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $67,500 - $151,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, including equipment commissioning, qualification testing, and adherence to cGMP and FDA guidelines. Proven ability to lead investigations, document procedures, and support operational improvements through effective communication and collaboration.

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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing ExperienceCGMP ComplianceProcess Hazard ReviewLean Manufacturing PrinciplesTechnical Oversight

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Hard Skills

Equipment CommissioningQualification TestingProcess DocumentationIncident InvestigationChangeover CoordinationSOP DevelopmentOperational ReadinessTroubleshootingMathematical Formulas UnderstandingProject Management Training

Soft Skills

LeadershipEffective CommunicationInfluencing SkillsCollaborationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

CGLPCGMPSmall MoleculeBiologicsMixed ModalitiesPharmaceutical Product ResearchHSEQuality AssuranceOperational ImprovementFacility Start-Up

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide on-the-floor shift support for operations staff, including technical, training, and process support
Execute production activities as 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 through digital manufacturing batch records and affiliated SOPs
Adhere to procedures, cGLP, cGMPs, company policies, and quality or regulatory requirements
Document and assess operator improvement opportunities
Coordinate corrective-maintenance work orders with area maintenance
Lead safety and quality investigations and author investigation reports
Support Foundry technology transfers through cross-functional collaboration
Serve as a resource for operational improvement projects and initiatives
Prepare process-campaign changeover project plans and coordinate execution, including cleandown, piping, maintenance, and equipment setup
Work with PE, PTE, PRD, HSE, and Quality Assurance to transfer and execute processes successfully
Represent operations in Process Hazard Review meetings and other HSE-related venues
Improve area changeover workflows
Support operational readiness, equipment qualification, site acceptance testing, SOP development, operator training plans, and pre-startup activities
Provide technical oversight and ownership for operations teams after project completion
Travel domestically and internationally as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Associate's Degree in science, engineering, or technical field, or HS Diploma/GED with 5+ years of directly applicable manufacturing experience
Directly applicable pharmaceutical manufacturing experience in Small Molecule, Biologics, or Mixed Modalities, including operations, incident investigations, authoring procedures/instructions, and process hazard reviews
Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Experience in Pharmaceutical Product Research and Development preferred
Experience supporting cleaning, changeover, and/or maintenance activities in a GMP production environment preferred
Formal project management training considered a plus
Demonstrated leadership and influencing experience
Previous experience in facility or area start-up environments
Solid understanding of FDA guidelines and cGMP requirements
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company bonus depending in part on company and individual performance
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
Flexible benefits, including healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts
Life insurance and death benefits
Certain time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits, including employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities