Principal Scientist, Large Molecules Mass Spectrometry

Eli Lilly Eli Lilly · Pharma · Indianapolis, IN

This role focuses on applying mass spectrometry techniques to characterize the pharmacokinetic, biotransformation, and biodistribution properties of therapeutic proteins and genetic medicine modalities in preclinical animal models within the Bioanalytical Research Group at Eli Lilly. It involves developing and implementing LC/MS approaches and collaborating with project teams. The role requires a Master's or Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field with significant work experience in protein and oligonucleotide mass spectrometry and bioanalysis.

What you'd actually do

  1. The development and application of QQQ and high-resolution LC/MS approaches to characterize the PK, biotransformation, and biodistribution of therapeutic proteins and new modalities in pre-clinical animal models.
  2. Serving as the bioanalytical representative with project teams to achieve project milestones.
  3. Prioritization of workload and mentoring staff scientists within a broad field bioanalytical team.

Skills

Required

  • M.S. in biochemistry/molecular biology, bioengineering, biology, pharmacology, chemistry, or equivalent field and 4+ years of work experience (or a B.S. with 6+ years).
  • Experience developing and implementing orbitrap mass spectrometry applications to investigate the ADME properties of therapeutic proteins and new modalities (Large Molecules)
  • Experience with a wet biochemistry and sample preparation techniques involved in isolating biotherapeutics from biological matrices.

Nice to have

  • Expertise in bioanalysis of siRNA or Antibody-Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOC) is highly preferred.
  • Experience assessing PK, Efficacy, and toxicology profiles in preclinical models and presenting data to project teams is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of the ADME principles of biotherapeutic drugs.
  • Experience with proteomics methods, DDA, nano-LC, DIA, or similar workflows in a drug discovery setting.
  • Additional experience with automation, higher throughput methodologies, and biotransformation software tools.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong work planning, record keeping and data analysis skills

What the JD emphasized

  • Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.