Sr. Advisor/director – Small Molecule Analytical Scientist

Eli Lilly Eli Lilly · Pharma · Hyderabad, India

This role provides technical support and performs analytical development for small molecule synthesis and process development labs. It involves designing and executing experiments, developing analytical methods, and understanding analytical instrumentation. The role also includes people leadership for a team of process chemists and ensuring safety and lab management. The ideal candidate has a Ph.D. in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry with 12+ years of experience.

What you'd actually do

  1. Provides technical support and performs analytical development work for small molecule synthesis/Process development lab; process development through design and execution of experiments and development of analytical methods.
  2. To ensure that appropriate personal protective equipment in the laboratory premises are available and follows the safety precautions.
  3. Ensure the good administration and housekeeping of the PRD department work area.
  4. Build, lead, and develop a high-performing team of process chemists aligned with Lilly culture.
  5. Set clear objectives, provide coaching, conduct performance reviews, and support career development.

Skills

Required

  • Ph.D. in scientific disciplines of Chemistry and Analytical chemistry /Ph.D + Post Doc in Chemistry (focusing more process chemistry)
  • 12+ years of experience
  • Analytical development
  • Small molecule synthesis
  • Process development
  • Analytical method development
  • LC, GC, titration, and mass spectrometry
  • PAT tools

Nice to have

  • People leadership
  • Team building
  • Coaching
  • Performance reviews
  • Career development
  • Scientific excellence
  • Collaboration
  • Safety
  • Compliance