Does Eli Lilly and Company sponsor H-1B visas?

Eli Lilly and Company has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Senior Engineering Advisor (SDD) role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Senior Engineering Advisor (SDD) role at Eli Lilly and Company based?

This role is based in Indianapolis, IN.

How many years of experience does this Senior Engineering Advisor (SDD) role require?

The posting calls for at least 8 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Senior Engineering Advisor (SDD) role work with?

amorphous solid dispersions, spray dried technology.

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Senior Engineering Advisor (SDD)

Eli Lilly and Company · Indianapolis, IN3w ago

BS-level Process Engineering roles on Crosslinked list a median of $112k (561 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Lead technical development of spray drying for amorphous solid dispersions in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Technical leadership in a specialized pharmaceutical process with global impact.

Might not be for you. Heavy GMP documentation and manufacturing focus, less open-ended R&D.

Bench and deskTechnical leadMethodical pace Senior hires only

Adjacent materials rolespray dried technology for amorphous solid dispersions, hot melt extrusion alternatives

H-1B filings

Eli Lilly and Company filed 165 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Advisor - Engineering, Sr. Advisor - Chemistry, Advisor - Chemistry. Median filed pay: $132K a year.

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Seniority: Senior
Work: On-site
Type: Full-time
Degree: BS
Experience: 8+ yrs
Industry: Biotechnology
Role: Process Engineering
Schedule: Standard

Materials

amorphous solid dispersions2 rolesspray dried technology

Techniques

particle characterization2 roles

Role details

Job Position Overview

Support the development of key solutions or process improvements for Lilly manufacturing processes or industry defined subjects. Engineering Consultants are expected to bring key expertise and knowledge to the table and lead development processes through research, process engineering laboratory experimental efforts, and direct interactions with manufacturing sites, development and functional areas.

This role provides technical leadership (including oversight of the community, technology development, knowledge sharing, mentoring and coaching of others, etc.), provides technical –guidance and support to sites and external manufacturing organizations, supports major capital projects, and networks with the external community at large.

Key Objectives/Deliverables

Provides engineering technical leadership globally in spray dried technology for amorphous solid dispersions, including solvent system selection, and process parameter definition.
Collaborates cross-functionally in manufacturing and development to direct discipline activities, new technology development, assessments, and deployment. Stay abreast of current industry trends in spray drying, hot melt extrusion alternatives, and emerging amorphous stabilization approaches.
Collaborates with sites globally, assisting with technical evaluations, technology assessment and specific problem resolution including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and productivity improvements.
Develops informal and formal networks with manufacturing and development peers to identify opportunities to apply engineering principles to improve Lilly operations.
Develops experimental programs, protocols and models to address technical problems. Includes development and application of vessel and other scale-down models.
Supervises laboratory experiments and partner with lab team to assure that experiments are carried out safely and with high quality and speed.
Prepares technical reports and other supporting documentation for knowledge sharing.
Leverage external resources to stay current in specific area of technology expertise and when necessary to complement internal resources.

Basic Qualifications

BS Engineering or Science
8+ yrs manufacturing experience in a GMP regulated environment (preferably pharmaceutical manufacturing)

Additional Skills/ Preferences

Demonstrated technical abilities and abilities in engineering as applied to the manufacturing platforms utilized in pharmaceutical manufacturing oral solid dose.
Advanced degree in engineering (MS or PhD).
Expertise in particle characterization and analysis
Experience with process modeling tools

Additional Information

Position Location:

Indianapolis

Travel Percentage (%):

up to 20%

Shift Information: Days