Participates in the design and development aspects of drug substance and/or drug product. Development and refinement of solid-state analytical methodologies to support characterization of pharmaceutical powders and drug products and subsequent transfer to third parties. Assist in innovating and helping to create novel solutions to difficult problems. Establish effective networks with other engineers and scientists within and external to Lilly to leverage other capabilities for the department. Deliver timely, high-quality data and interpretations to drive key scientific solutions. Develops plans and assists in setting group goals and timetables for project work. Communicates progress and proposed changes in project timetables, objectives, or direction. Communicates and collaborates with coworkers and management to meet project team goals and promote technical excellence. Properly documents development work and adequately maintains laboratory notebooks and records. Assists in preparation of technical reports or authors technical reports. Document results in consistent and timely manner to protect Lilly's intellectual property and provide valuable information to others internally or externally, as needed, to meet regulatory requirements. Maintains an awareness of the proper use and maintenance of laboratory equipment in the development facility. Properly addresses safety and environmental issues. Understands and complies with corporate, divisional, and departmental procedures, including good manufacturing practices, safety, and other applicable regulations. Basic Requirements. B. S. or M. S. in a related field OR demonstrated equivalent experience in a related field of expertise. Expertise in solid-state characterization and associated analytical techniques with M. S. and 5 years’ experience, or B. S. and 6-7 years' experience, in the pharmaceutical industry. Proficient in establishing solid-state analytical methodologies to support characterization of pharmaceutical powders and drug products. Experience using solid-state instrumentation including X-ray powder diffraction (identification, limit and quantitative), particle size analysis, surface area analysis, thermal analysis, optical microscopy, spectroscopy (e.g. FTIR and Raman), powder flow techniques, moisture sorption, and Porosimetry techniques. Familiarity in testing of amorphous solid dispersion materials, intermediates, and drug products. Strong experience in making amorphous materials and measuring the impact of the glass transition by solvent and water ingress using dynamic vapor sorption, differential scanning calorimetry, and dynamic mechanical analysis techniques. Demonstrate the ability to identify scientific issues, make decisions and solve problems, both individually and with partners in functional groups. Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills. Additional Preferences. Strong working knowledge of SEM including SEM-EDS and s. TEM preferred. Assists in the preparation of appropriate portions of regulatory submissions. Proficient with Microsoft Office software programs. Experience with TA Instruments TRIOS, Malvern Mastersizer, Bruker EVA and D - Quant, Thermo. Fisher OMNIC preferred. Additional Information. Possible exposure to chemicals or allergens. Occasional travel 0-10%Physical Demands/ Travel. The physical demands of this job are consistent with a lab environment. The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Work Environment. This position’s work environment is in a laboratory environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the role and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response. Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.