Principal - Statistician - Product Development Statistics

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.Principal - Statistician - Product Development StatisticsLilly Research Laboratories (LRL) aims to discover and develop novel medicines that will benefit patients globally through a relentless focus on innovation and solutions to unmet needs. We are looking for a highly qualified statistician to support a wide variety of projects in the product development (nonclinical) area of LRL in collaboration with biologists, chemists, formulators, and engineers. In addition to strong technical skills, the role requires a strong desire and ability to take initiative, educate, and communicate the value of good statistical practices and concepts to a variety of fellow scientists. Location: Indianapolis, IN Key Objectives/Deliverables:The statistician will provide statistical support to scientists in Product Development with a mix of emphasis on a variety of molecule types, including new modalities.Experimental design and analysis support for chemists/biologists and formulation scientists to develop & optimize chemical/biochemical processes as well as oral and parenteral formulations, in both batch and continuous manufacturingExperimental design and analysis support for analytical chemists to develop, validate, and transfer analytical methodsDesign and analysis of long-term and accelerated stability studies to inform development of clinical phase and commercial specifications and expiry datingDevelopment and implementation of novel methods to enable or advance drug development and manufacturingAuthor sections of CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) regulatory submission documents for successful product approval throughout the worldCollaborate with scientists and statisticians on applied research projects related to modeling, experimental design, process control, and/or multivariate analysis. Communicate ResultsCollaborate with team members or external partners to communicate development study results with an emphasis on clarity and visualizationAssist with or be responsible for communicating via manuscript or oral presentationCommunicate results in one-on-one meetings with key customers or external partners and present at scientific meetings Therapeutic/Scientific Area KnowledgeDevelop understanding of scientific areas and disease states to enhance the level of customer focus and collaboration and be a strong scientific contributor. Regulatory CompliancePerform work in full compliance with assigned curricula and follow applicable Corporate, local, and departmental policies, procedures, processes, and training. Training and DevelopmentDevelop and provide training courses for various statistical methods Requirements:M.S. in Statistics, Biostatistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or related field with at least 5 years relevant experience Additional Skills/Preferences:Additional work experience, especially in the application of statistics in the pharmaceutical development or manufacturing areasExcellent English communication skills, especially related to technical/scientific issuesProficient in R, Python, JMP and/or SAS programming language.Proficient in acquiring and compiling data across sourcesExpertise in DOE, Bayesian, machine learning, visualizationInterpersonal/teamwork and communications skills for effective customer collaborationStrong teamwork and leadership skillsSelf-management skills, creativity, and innovationDemonstrated exemplary teamwork/interpersonal skillsDemonstrated problem solving, attention to detail and result oriented behaviors in a fast-paced environment.Degree in or strong desire to learn about chemistry, biology, engineering, computer science, and pharmaceutical science 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$87,000 - $193,600Full-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); pen