Senior director glass science
Pubblicato il 21-08-2026 - Experteer Italy in Italia
Experteer Overview In this role you will act as the enterprise technical authority on pharmaceutical glass for parenteral products, shaping glass science strategy across Lilly's global manufacturing network. You will lead investigations into glass-related deviations, collaborate with suppliers, and influence regulatory and industry standards. You'll work cross-functionally to ensure container closure integrity and glass-drug compatibility at scale, driving continuous improvement and scientific excellence. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact patient outcomes by advancing glass packaging technologies and standards. Retribuzione / Benefits Serve as the global technical authority on borosilicate glass (Type I vials, cartridges, syringes) for parenteral products Provide expert guidance on glass composition, surface chemistry, delamination, and glass-drug interactions Apply first-principles knowledge of glass drawing, converting, coatings,
and leaching to troubleshoot manufacturing issues Lead complex deviations/investigations involving glass packaging across Lilly sites Utilize advanced analytical techniques (To F-SIMS, XPS, SEM-EDX, FTIR, ICP-MS) to characterize glass surfaces and interpret data Engage and challenge glass supplier experts to drive material quality and performance Advise on new glass components and CCS design, qualification plans, and reports Incorporate parenteral processing requirements into CCS design and qualification Perform process capability assessments, FMEA, and root cause analyses for glass-related events Represent Lilly in technical interactions with suppliers and drive continuous improvement Lead or contribute to supplier audits with deep technical input on glass manufacturing and quality systems Translate glass knowledge into Lilly control strategies across the network Auth/submit regulatory modules and papers on primary packaging and CCS with minimal guidance Engage with regulators on glass packaging topics and inspections M