Advisor/Sr. Advisor, Scientific Computing – Bioproduct Research & Development

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

The Bioproduct Research and Development organization strives to deliver creative medicines to patients by developing and commercializing insulins, monoclonal antibodies, novel therapeutic proteins, peptides, oligonucleotide therapies, and gene therapy systems. This multidisciplinary group works collaboratively with our discovery and manufacturing colleagues.

Responsibilities:

Hands-on development and implementation of automated data analysis solutions for lab workflows, bridging scientific expertise with advanced computing capabilities to accelerate pharmaceutical development and manufacturing processes.

1.     Scientific Data Analysis Pipeline: Streamline, develop, and scale complex scientific data transformation and analysis, including chromatography, mass spectrometry, and multi-detector data. Harmonize and standardize analysis workflows across teams.

2.     Morden Data Management:  Implement quality control checks and chain of custody to meet regulatory compliance for data integrity.  Automate workflows for method transfer, validation, and data integrity compliance.  

3.     Disruptive Technologies:  Apply AI/ML models to enhance data analysis, interpretation, and predictive capabilities.  Continuously evaluate and adopt state-of-the-art tools and methodologies for innovative solutions.  

Impact Expectations

• Drive efficiency improvements in Bioproduct research & development analytical processes
• Reduce manual data processing time by implementing automated solutions
• Improve data integrity and compliance through standardized processes and automation.
• Enable data-driven decision-making through advanced analytics.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: B.S. or MS in Computational Biology, Biophysics, Bioinformatics, Computer Sciences, or related field with 8+ years’ direct working experience in data science and digital transformation; or PhD. With 2+ years of experience in data science and digital transformation.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficient in programming languages such as Python, R, MATLAB, or similar scientific computing languages.
  • Strong background in biologics, bioinformatics, project management, and DevOps
  • Proficiency in data science analysis libraries (e.g., pandas, numpy, scikit-learn)
  • Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and HPC environments
• Ability to translate complex scientific requirements into technical solutions
• Experience with laboratory data systems (LIMS, ELN, Chromatography Data System)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
• Excellent collaboration skills with both technical and scientific teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• Familiarity with scientific software (e.g., Empower, Unicorn) and tools like KNIME, JMP, Power BI, or Spotfire.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical analysis methods and instrumentation
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical product development workflows and regulatory requirements, and knowledge of work in GxP or non-GxP environments.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and experimental design is preferred but required. 

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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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