At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $121,500 - $198,000 At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. The Bioproduct Research and Development (BR&D) organization develops new medicines that address significant unmet needs by leveraging innovative scientific capabilities. BR&D is a multidisciplinary group with deep technical expertise that works collaboratively with our discovery and manufacturing colleagues. Located in Indianapolis, IN, scientists have full access to Lilly’s deep pharmaceutical development expertise and engineering capabilities. We are looking for a motivated scientist with deep expertise in mass spectrometry to join our GMP Testing Capabilities team. The successful candidate will establish LC-MS methods in a GMP environment to enable innovations in process and product development and analytical control strategy for diverse classes of biotherapeutics including complex yet promising new therapeutic modalities such as bioconjugates, peptides and oligonucleotides etc. **Responsibilities** + Expertise in mass spectrometry instrumentation and analytical methods. Demonstrates technical excellence at performing and assessing multiple analytical methods. Displays comprehensive knowledge of instrument set-up, operation, and troubleshooting (e.g., LC-MS, HPLC, CE) + Lead qualification, validation, and transfer of innovative LC-MS methodologies for the characterization and analysis of antibody-drug conjugates, antibody-oligonucleotide conjugates, peptides and co-formulation products etc. in GMP laboratory settings. + Understand and follow all relevant policies relating to business, compliance, regulatory, quality, environmental, and safety expectations. Makes sound technical decisions, and appropriately communicates these decisions to other scientists and management. + Engage with cross functional scientists as well as external development partners to design and implement control strategies for projects at various stages of development. + Author IND/CTA, BLA/NDA/MAA, and country-specific Response to Questions (RtQ). + Establishes key relationships within BR&D, GQL, SMDD, and site QC Labs. + May supervise and develop other analytical scientists. + Efficiently and effectively manages project deliverables to provide support for multiple projects at multiple phases. May serve as the project lead for one or multiple projects within the area. + Actively engage with the broader scientific community by reading scientific and trade literature, attending/presenting at meetings and conferences, and authoring original research publications. Identify, champion, and deliver opportunities to create value from the external environment. **Basic Qualifications** + Ph.D. in analytical chemistry or a related field, or alternatively a B.S. in chemistry with 10+ years (or M.S. in chemistry with 5+ years) of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. + Expertise and hands-on experience in protein characterization using mass spectrometry. **Additional Skills/Preferences** + Experience with chromatography or capillary electrophoresis separation methods for analysis of complex biomolecule samples. + Fundamental knowledge of cGMP compliance requirements. + Strong communication (oral, written), organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills. + Must be able to work productively in an interdisciplinary team environment. **Additional Information** + The exact level of the position can range will be commensurate with the candidate’s level of experience. + Potential exposure to chemicals, allergens, and loud noises. + Travel: 0 to 15% Position Location: Indianapolis, IN; Lilly Technology Center-North (LTC-N). 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Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ + Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups. 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. \#WeAreLilly