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Eli Lilly and Company

Senior Advisor – Synthetic Molecule Process Engineer

Eli Lilly and Company

. Provide technical oversight of key process development activities at a strategic Indian CDMO .

Posted 10/4/2026full-timeHyderabad • IndiaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in chemical engineering principles and process scale-up, with a strong focus on synthetic process design and the ability to navigate multidisciplinary challenges. Proven ability to deploy digital tools for advanced modeling and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Ph.D. In Chemical EngineeringProcess Scale-UpSynthetic Process DesignDigital Tools For Advanced ModellingInterpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills
Chemical Reaction KineticsHeat And Mass TransferFluid DynamicsThermodynamicsProcess ModellingCrystallizationFiltrationIsolationBatch And Continuous ChemistryLiquid Handling Equipment
Soft Skills
CollaborationSelf-InitiativeRisk-TakingFlexibilityAbility To Handle Ambiguity
Tools & Technologies
Digital Technology TransferAdvanced Modelling Tools
Industry Keywords
CDMOProcess EngineeringScientific ExcellenceSafetyCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide technical oversight of key process development activities at a strategic Indian CDMO
  • Act as the technical bridge between Lilly scientists and the CDMO
  • Review and influence CDMO strategies
  • Ensure alignment with Lilly requirements
  • Escalate risks and develop mitigation plans
  • Design and optimize drug substance chemical processes for synthetic molecules
  • Apply engineering fundamentals and scientific principles to develop robust processes for scale-up
  • Develop complete synthetic processes involving relevant unit operations
  • Identify and implement innovative solutions to development challenges
  • Monitor emerging trends in process engineering
  • Deploy digital tools for advanced modelling and digital technology transfer
  • Navigate multidisciplinary scientific challenges and ambiguity
  • Document all work appropriately
  • Coach and mentor peers and other scientists
  • Promote a culture of scientific excellence, collaboration, safety, and compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with 8+ years of experience
  • Extensive knowledge of process scale-up
  • Knowledge of chemical reaction kinetics, heat and mass transfer, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and process modelling
  • Knowledge of synthetic process design and unit operations including crystallization, filtration, isolation, drying, batch and continuous chemistry, milling, solids transfer, and liquid handling equipment
  • Familiarity with applicable regulatory requirements
  • Experience deploying digital tools for advanced modelling and digital technology transfer
  • Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration
  • Demonstrated self-initiative and appropriate risk-taking
  • Ability to learn and apply technical knowledge to meet changing project needs
  • Ability to prioritize multiple activities and handle ambiguity
  • Ability to work flexibly across multiple time zones
  • Willingness to travel up to 20%

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Work hours flexibility to accommodate collaboration across multiple time zones
  • Travel up to 20%, mainly domestic and occasionally international
  • Disability accommodations available during the application process