Device Assembly Scientist/Engineer – Technical Services/Manufacturing Science (TS/MS)

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Lilly is designing and building a new state of the art Parenteral, Device Assembly, and Packaging Facility located at the Research Triangle Park (RTP) in North Carolina.  This is an exciting opportunity to help build and operate a state-of-the-art manufacturing site and Quality System from the ground up. 

The Scientist – Technical Services / Manufacturing Science (TS/MS) role is a technical position that develops and implements a technical agenda and is responsible for providing technical leadership for commercial TS/MS activities within Lilly-RTP site.  This role will initially focus on the delivery of the Device Assembly operations but may also engage in support of packaging operations.

Primary objectives include the start-up and compliant manufacturing of RTP products, including implementation of the process control and validation strategy.  The scope of the role includes device assembly and packaging for commercially manufactured products targeted for transfer to the RTP site. 

While this role is not expected to be the technical expert on all products and platforms, it is expected to be the expert in regulatory, internal, and other requirements.  A key part of this role is ensuring that there is consistency in approach / processes throughout the product lifecycle, from tech transfer to regulatory submission and beyond to routine manufacturing.

Key Objectives / Deliverables:

• Understand the scientific principles required for manufacturing parenteral drug products, device assembly and packaging, including the interaction of the chemistry, equipment, aseptic processes, and container closure systems.

• Provide technical support for all start-up activities (e.g., tech transfer, process validation)

• Provide technical support for non-routine (e.g., deviation, complaint) investigations, including consultation on quality and stability. 

• Prepare, review, approve, and provide technical support for preparation of relevant technical documents, as required, such as: change controls, regulatory submissions, deviation investigations, validation protocols and summary reports, processing records, procedures, PFDs, VMPs, APRs, etc.

• Ensure that an accurate instruction set (tickets & procedures) describes the process as performed and the control strategy for the discrete manufacturing steps.

• Support and/or own the technical agenda for the product or validation process.

• Lead risk management activities as it pertains to products.

• Develop, monitor, and appropriately react to established statistically based metrics in real-time to assess process variability and capability.

• Support and/or lead TS/MS technical projects to ensure a successful start-up, improve process control, yield, product quality and/or productivity. Implement process changes and improvements through the technical agenda.

• Drive the stability strategy for RTP products.

• Serve as technical interface external to the RTP site.

• Provide Audit support, as needed.

• Work within or lead cross-functional teams in a positive fashion to implement TS/MS objectives and deliver on business plan and quality objectives.

• Collaborate with and influence partners across the Parenteral Network and teams along a specific product supply chain.

• Ensure a safe working environment through compliance with safety rules and improve safety culture by actively participating in safety-related activities.

Minimum Requirements:

• BS or MS in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other related scientific discipline

• 3-5 years experience supporting cGMP manufacturing operations (specifically within Operations, Validation, Engineering, Technical Services/MSAT, Quality Assurance, etc.)

Additional Preferences:

• Experience in TS/MS, MSAT, Operations, or Quality Assurance, particularly in the areas of device assembly and packaging

• Previous experience with deviation and change management systems, including Trackwise

• Demonstrated successful leadership of cross-functional teams

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

• Strong self-management and organizational skills

• Oral and written communication skills that demonstrate an ability to effectively (clearly, succinctly) communicate with all levels of the organization

Education Requirements:

BS or MS in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other related scientific discipline

Other Information:

• Role is Monday through Friday based.  Must be flexible in providing support to accommodate other inputs (production schedules, shutdowns, etc.).  Occasional extended hour and / or off-hour work may be required.

• Position will be based out of RTP site with ability to travel to Indianapolis and other global Lilly sites as required

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