Advisor - Technical Steward - TSMS

Lilly is a globally recognized pharmaceutical company headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, with over 50,000 employees worldwide dedicated to advancing health care through innovative and life-changing medicines. The company embodies a commitment to uniting caring with discovery to improve lives globally. At Lilly, every decision, every detail, and every day is driven by the urgent and selfless work required to meet the needs of patients who depend on their medicines. Lilly takes pride in delivering solutions that are impactful and meaningful, focusing on the critical mission of making life better for people everywhere. They foster a culture grounded in purpose, collaboration, and scientific excellence, providing employees with the opportunity to engage in work that genuinely matters to patients and communities.

Currently, Lilly is expanding its footprint with the construction of an advanced manufacturing facility in Houston, Texas, focused on the production of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) including novel modalities. This greenfield manufacturing site marks a significant investment in Lilly’s future and represents a unique opportunity to be part of a startup team tasked with developing and operationalizing processes to achieve successful Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) commercial manufacturing. The role in this new facility is situated within the Technical Services and Manufacturing Sciences (TSMS) function and involves stewardship, site transfer, and commercialization support for small molecule, peptide, or oligonucleotide molecules.

This position requires a seasoned professional with comprehensive knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry and GMP regulatory expectations for large-scale manufacturing. The successful candidate will leverage their scientific expertise and leadership to oversee the technical transfer and process operations, collaborating across multiple departments including engineering, validation, quality assurance, quality control, development, and regulatory compliance. They will provide mentorship to process teams, troubleshoot complex technical manufacturing issues, author detailed technical reports, and lead continuous improvement and validation activities. This challenging yet rewarding role demands a proactive approach to problem-solving, strong communication skills, and the ability to influence across functional and geographic boundaries.

In addition to the technical responsibilities, the role involves supporting the startup and validation of new process equipment and facilities, managing change controls of varying complexity, and ensuring compliance with safety and GMP standards. The candidate is expected to make decisions that impact broader functional areas and build strong internal and external partnerships. This full-time role requires occasional travel, on-site presence, participation in shift work, and being on call to support manufacturing needs. Lilly values diversity and inclusion, actively supports employees with disabilities, and promotes an egalitarian and supportive work environment through its employee resource groups. The compensation for this position ranges broadly from $66,000 to $209,000 annually, depending on experience, education, and location, complemented by a company bonus structure and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), pension, vacation, flexible spending accounts, and wellness programs. Full compliance with US work authorization requirements is mandatory for this employment opportunity.