Advisor / Sr. Advisor in Computer-Aided Engineering (DDCS)

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The Delivery, Device and Connected Solutions (DDCS) organization within Eli Lilly and Company supports the design, development, and commercialization of drug products and pharmaceutical delivery systems, including medical devices and container closure systems.

This position is in the Computational Engineering team in DDCS, which plays a crucial role in enabling a rich pipeline of novel delivery devices. Responsibilities include developing mathematical models to predict behavior of components used in primary packaging and device delivery systems. This involves a fundamental understanding of mechanical systems, materials, and mechanics involved in modeling their functionality.

Key Objectives / Deliverables:

Use in silico approaches to drive design improvements and mitigate technical risk in early and late phase device development

Work with DDCS engineers and third parties to ensure proper physical testing is being performed to obtain accurate inputs for computational models

Prepare and review appropriate portions of regulatory documents (IND/ CTX, CTD and annual updates) and key technical reports as it applies to simulation and modeling

Interact with third parties, as needed, for external modeling and component design

Clearly communicate relevant product and process risks based on numerical modeling results to ensure risks are relayed to DDCS management and appropriate business partners

Stay abreast of relevant new and current technologies, capabilities, and regulatory expectations, guidelines and requirements; effectively share gained knowledge with others; and identify opportunities for implementation

Work collaboratively with cross functional teams to accelerate time to market of patient centered designs

Demonstrated ability to supervise CAE work being done internally and externally

Coach and mentor more junior engineers

Ensure adequate prioritization of the projects and distribute work among the team; manage the day-to-day operation of the CAE team.

Ensure individual and departmental compliance with the laws, regulations, guidelines, procedures, and practices governing drug research and development, including the departmental and corporate standard operating, good manufacturing, and safety procedures

Ensure that people and their environment are safe and that company policies concerning safety are followed

Basic Qualifications:

Ph. D. in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field; or MS degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, with 5+ years of related experience.

Demonstrated expertise in advanced nonlinear analysis - particularly contact modeling, multiphysics, explicit dynamics, and material model calibration for elastomers/ plastics

Additional Skills/Preferences:

Strong expertise in at least one commercial solver (e.g., Abaqus), and familiarity with others (e.g., Ansys, HyperMesh, COMSOL)

Knowledge of design for manufacturing

Knowledge of plastic part design guidelines

Knowledge of the design control process for medical devices (e.g., ISO 13485)

Experience with ASME V&V 40 Standard

Ability to take ownership of project work and complete work according to project timelines

Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to work efficiently as a team in an interdisciplinary environment

Strong written communication skills, including technical report writing

Effective problem solving and decision-making skills

Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership

Additional Information:

Estimated travel of up to 10% both domestic and international

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is$123,750 - $198,000

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.

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