Post-Doctoral Scientist - Bioproduct Research and Development, Formulation

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: July 12, 2025

Job Description:

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. Organization Overview At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. Post-Doctoral Scientist- Fixed Duration Employment – Bioproduct Research and Development, Formulation When it comes to research and development, our goal is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that make life better for people around the world. It’s challenging, expensive and often filled with failure. But even when we fail, we advance medical science and understanding by learning more about diseases, biology and chemistry – ultimately bringing new solutions one step closer to reality. Over the course of our history, we have shed light on some of the toughest health care problems known to man – diabetes, heart disease, infectious diseases, neuroscience disorders, cancer and more. We could not pursue this without our research and development team. Postdoctoral scientists help us continue this pursuit. During your experience you will get: Top industry research experience Mentoring by some of Lilly’s top scientists Laboratory and classroom training and education to further your development Collaboration and networking across dozens of postdoctoral scientists and other researchers We are seeking an ambitious post-doctoral scientist, with strong research and communication skills, in advancing .co-formulation drug product. This role focuses on translating mechanistic insights at the molecular level into robust platform formulation strategies that enable the next generation of biological drug products. In this role, you will: Investigate the physical stability of various modalities under different formulation parameters such as pH, concentration, ionic strength, and more. Apply a range of biophysical and analytical techniques to characterize molecular interactions within formulations and assess their impact on viscosity, rheology, and overall stability. Stay abreast of current scientific literature and critically evaluate published findings to inform and guide experimental design. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including analytical sciences, biophysical characterization, and computational modeling groups. Identify areas of key need across drug product development and champion creative solutions to address those needs. Maintain external awareness and learning to benefit the organization. Present findings at conferences and publish in high quality peer-reviewed journals. Basic Qualifications Ph.D. in a relevant field such as Biophysics, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related discipline. Demonstrated experience working with proteins and peptides, with a deep understanding of biomolecular structure and behavior. Proficiency in biophysical and analytical characterization techniques, including but not limited to light scattering methods, fluorescence microscopy, infrared (IR) and Raman spectroscopy, or other molecular-level characterization tools. Proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams, supported by excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Additional Skills/Preferences If you are described with these skills, you could be a great fit for the role: Self-directed and highly motivated individual who wants to learn new techniques while continually pursuing research and publication goals. Excellent communicator (oral and written) with presentation experience, along with a strong publication record. Proficient in data analysis and reporting Experienced with HDX MS, BioNMR and SAXS (Small Angle X-ray Scattering), Neutron scattering Familiarity with coarse-grained molecular dynamics (MD) simulations is preferred; a strong interest and willingness to learn MD techniques is essential. Additional Information Positions Location (Indianapolis, IN, Lilly Technology Center-North) This position is not permanent. It is for a fixed duration of two years with potential to extend to 3 years. You will have opportunities to apply for full time positions after your duration is complete. 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 ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) 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. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $58,000 - $100,320 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

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