Science and Clinical

As part of our Science and Clinical team, you will help create the blueprint for our success by playing an active role in developing breakthrough science and identifying high-potential drug candidates. Your career will benefit from working with a team that embraces new ideas and creative thinking, and having access to an arsenal of state-of-the-art tools and technologies.

Your innovative contributions will provide powerful pharmaceutical solutions that enhance the lives of patients throughout the world. Your contributions may include: inventions and patents, syntheses or biological evaluation of compounds leading to drug candidates, target selection/identification and validation, out-licensing compounds, leveraging technologies, regulatory submissions, design and execution of clinical trial protocols, disclosure of clinical data, and development and support of efficient manufacturing processes and technologies.

Because our heritage is built on a foundation of scientific excellence, your scientific degree can lead to many challenging opportunities at Lilly, including being a part of Lilly Research Laboratories, our product teams, the manufacturing science and technology area, or a role within one of our affiliates. Use your Bachelor's, Master's, PharmD, PhD, or MD degree to work for a company that champions critical thinking that leads to real solutions. Build deep technical expertise in one area or broaden your skills through diverse assignments in:

  • Discovery
  • Development
  • Medical
  • Regulatory

Manufacturing Science and Technology (MS&T)

Manufacturing Science and Technology (MS&T) is a unique blend of manufacturing and science. A team of over 600 associates help provide the answers that matter by translating what is discovered through research into a robust manufacturing cycle.

As part of the MS&T team, you will build the scientific depth throughout Lilly manufacturing, provide global leadership for manufacturing technical support, conduct post launch development and optimization work, and partner with R&D to develop new products. Throughout the cycle, you will ensure the development of robust manufacturing processes, successfully transfer these processes into full-scale manufacturing, and drive integrated technology strategies across all Lilly sites.

Many opportunities exist to further develop your career. We seek out the following skill sets for assignments throughout the department:

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Industrial and Physical Pharmacy
  • Information Technology
  • Microbiology
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Statistics
  • Technical Writing

Information Technology

IT is about more than technology. It’s about business and how we compete. It’s about essential information that helps enhance and save lives. Most of all, it’s about acting as a valued business partner in defining and achieving Lilly’s strategy. Our IT team provides answers that matter by professionally leading and managing our information technology solutions, services, and people in delivering best-in-class, first-in-class pharmaceutical products.

As part of our IT team, your perspectives play a strategic role within Lilly's global enterprise. The knowledge you offer drives e-business success and creates intense capabilities throughout Lilly’s value cycle – from discovery to sales and marketing.

Our culture enhances training and education through a personalized, one-on-one approach to developing your IT career. This partnership helps accelerate knowledge transfer, improves performances, aids in career development of key talent, and builds loyalty that maximizes employee retention. Our mentoring program dramatically increases your potential for personal success and fulfillment. Depending on your career interests, you can choose to continue your career in any of the following areas:

  • Manufacturing and Quality
  • Research (Discovery, Product Development, Medical, Regulatory)
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Legal, Financial, and Human Resources