Senior Scientist Jobs at Eli Lilly and Company
Senior Scientist Jobs at Eli Lilly and Company – Senior Principal Upstream Bioprocess Scientist Role in Limerick, Ireland. Interested Candidates Can check out the details below and Apply.
Job Position: Senior Principal Upstream Bioprocess Scientist
Job Location: Limerick, Limerick, Ireland
Job Id: R-53022
Category: Manufacturing/Quality
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
About the Company
Lilly is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, dedicated to making life better for people worldwide. Our employees work tirelessly to discover and deliver life-changing medications, improve disease management, and contribute to communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We prioritize the well-being of others and are seeking individuals who share our commitment to making a positive impact.
Job Description
The Senior Principal Bioprocess Scientist – Technical Services/Manufacturing Sciences role will involve providing technical support for the introduction of manufacturing processes into the upstream operations/manufacturing environment in Limerick. From startup through routine manufacturing operations, you will offer technical leadership and mentoring to bioprocess scientists and act as a point of cross-functional integration for online process teams. Combining deep technical expertise in upstream bioprocessing with data-driven decision-making and problem-solving capabilities, you will continuously improve process performance by implementing new technologies and process enhancements. In addition, you will leverage a Digital Plant to gain in-depth knowledge of the process through data analytics and Process Analytical Technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Have an in-depth knowledge of the science of upstream cell culture processes and understand molecule-specific control strategy and the basis of specifications and critical attributes
- Understand the purpose and capability of each unit operation and the impact of equipment on the process
- Serve as a technical leader for the online process support team, focusing on process science, operational excellence, and compliance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams at the interface between quality assurance, operations, and engineering to provide technical expertise and scientific rigor
- Utilize process monitoring tools to make data-driven decisions for ensuring process consistency and robustness
- Apply statistical methodologies and software (e.g., JMP, Python, SIMCA) to perform data science and statistical analysis
- Integrate process parameter requirements with MES/electronic batch records to capture all regulatory, compliance, and process monitoring needs in manufacturing electronic documentation
- Identify process improvements and actively participate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives
- Generate scientific reports and technical documentation
- Ensure compliance with safety, compliance, and regulatory expectations
- Contribute to the authorship and review of regulatory submissions and responses to regulatory agencies
Basic Requirements
- PhD or MSc in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Analytical Science, Biochemical Engineering, or related discipline with 7-10 years’ relevant experience within the biopharmaceutical industry
Additional Requirements
- Demonstrated technical capability with high productivity
- Proven track record of curiosity with learning agility
- Self-starter with high initiative and data-driven approach to problem-solving
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
- Adaptable and flexible to different working environments and teams
- Ability to participate in and facilitate decision-making
Work Environment
These roles have 8-hour workdays, but occasional evening or weekend support may be required due to the nature of manufacturing support functions.
