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Lilly is currently constructing an advanced manufacturing facility for production of advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) located in Lebanon, IN. This facility is intended to provide current and future products, including new modalities. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of the startup team for a greenfield manufacturing site, and the successful candidate will help to build the processes and facility to enable a successful startup into GMP manufacturing operations.

We are seeking Process Engineers to support the ATMP Manufacturing Business in Lebanon. Process Engineering is core to delivering our product pipeline across batch and continuous API production and development.

Responsibilities

Facility Start-up:

• Provide Process Engineering support to theGlobal Facility Deliveryteam(Lilly'sGlobal LargeScaleCapitalDeliveryTeam)with a strong focus on right first time and on schedule facility start-up(e.g.design reviews,process safety assessments,User Requirements, C&Q support, unit operationshakedown and startup, facility operational readiness)

• Define and own relevant aspects of the overall integrated Operational ReadinessPlan(e.g.SOP development,maintenance strategy,automation optimization,pre-startup safety reviews, alarm requirements, Performance Qualification requirements/protocol development,etc.)

• Own the Performance Qualification executionforarea of responsibility

• Develop and implement unit operation and equipment control strategy to sustain and optimize API processes.

• SupportinitialOperationsTraining requirementsastheEquipmentand AreaSME

• Lead/support the tech transferof new processesintothe facility

Facility Operations:

• Provide process engineering support in batch API supply or continuous platforms through application of chemical engineering fundamentals.

• Monitor, assess and document equipment performance to maintain ongoing qualification.

• Develop and maintain the basis of safety for process equipment.

• Integrate mechanistic modelling, process simulation and analysis into current and future processes to enhance process understanding and control.

• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities related to equipment and processes as core member of cross-functional process team.

• Lead/support the tech transfer of new processes and unit operations across batch and continuous processing platforms.

• Utilize root cause analysis techniques to investigate process and equipment issues and deliver robust and sustainable corrective and preventative actions.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical, Biochemical, Pharmaceutical, Biomedical, or Mechanical Engineering

• 3+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing operations (prefer chemical, pharmaceutical)

• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Deep technical interest and understanding in the field of Chemical Engineering.

• Experience in ATMP manufacturing.

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a Process Team consisting of a diverse group of management, production, science and engineering professionals.

• Creativity to identify improvement opportunities and the tenacity/initiative to see them implemented.

• Guidance/mentoring of others through processes.

• Flexibility to meet business needs.

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly's compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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