Scientist - Imaging Research and Development

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: January 12, 2026

Job Description:

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. Organization Overview: At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. Responsibilities: Lilly Imaging/Avid Radiopharmaceuticals provides technical expertise for molecular imaging to Lilly Research Laboratories. The scientist will provide expertise for biological assay development for the discovery and characterization of novel PET imaging agents, with a focus on neuroscience or oncology imaging and other therapeutic areas. This scientist will work independently, coordinating experimental details of internal and external partnered projects, conducting experiments him/herself, performing data analysis, and presenting data to internal teams and the international scientific community. Establish and execute imaging research projects supporting oncology, neuroscience or other drug discovery and biomarker projects Design and conduct novel binding assays, including radioligand binding assays Characterize and purify biological targets Collaborate with internal project teams, implement translatable imaging biomarker assays and ensure seamless translation of projects Publish results of research projects as appropriate Participate in extramural scientific organizations and attend scientific symposia as well as workshops in order to continue educational/professional development Other duties as assigned Basic Requirements: Degree in physical or biological sciences or imaging-related field Bachelor’s degree with min of 10 years’ experience or master’s with a min of 8 years’ experience in scientific field Experience with in vitro assay development Additional Skills/Preferences: Experience with in vitro assay development Experience in Oncology or Neuroscience, preferably in molecular imaging Experience designing and executing novel biochemical, cellular and tissue assays, including radioligand binding assays (e.g. filtration binding, ELISA/AlphaLISA, SPR and LC/MS) Experience working with amyloidogenic proteins Demonstrated ability to independently conceive, design and execute the characterization and purification of biological targets Experience in drug discovery of PET molecular imaging agents Peer reviewed publications Willingness/desire to learn and incorporate additional technologies or therapeutic area biology to address imaging needs Peer-reviewed publications Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) Excellent presentation skills Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple priorities Creativity and critical thinking skills Team Player Additional Information: Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly USA, LLC and our wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively “Lilly”) are committed to help individuals with disabilities participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please email Lilly Recruiting Compliance. Please note, this email address is intended for use only to request a disability accommodation, please email Lilly Recruiting Compliance for further assistance. Inquiries which are not requests for accommodations may not receive a response. 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 $63,000 - $162,800 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. WeAreLilly

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