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At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.
We serve an extraordinary purpose. For more than 140 years, we have worked diligently to discover medicines that make life better. These discoveries start in Lilly Research Laboratories, where our scientists work to create new medicines that will help solve our world’s greatest health challenges.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will have a strong research track record in oligonucleotide chemistry, with demonstrated experience in advancing candidates to clinical evaluation. Additionally, they should exhibit strong analytical skills, maintain a systematic approach, and consistently apply data-driven decision-making practices. The scientist will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across key Lilly therapeutic areas (e.g. Neuroscience, Pain/Neuronal Health, Diabetes and Complications, Immunology) to perform experiments to aid development of oligonucleotide drug candidates for the next generation of RNA therapies. They will also have a demonstrated track record of prioritizing people development through inclusive leadership, mentorship, and a commitment to fostering individual growth and team excellence.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Hire, develop, and supervise a team of Ph.D.- and associate-level scientists to support a diverse portfolio of oligonucleotide medicines, partnering closely with therapeutic area thought leaders
- Lead the screening, design, and SAR optimization of innovative oligonucleotide constructs—including siRNA, ASOs, and conjugates—to advance differentiated clinical candidates.
- Lead the integration of AI/ML into oligonucleotide strategy
- Partner with legal to develop a comprehensive IP strategy for novel oligonucleotide medicines
- Clearly present and summarize results to team members and internal teams
- Develop the vision and drive the advancement of technical capabilities for transformative enterprise impact
- Demonstrate learning agility by quickly absorbing new scientific concepts, embracing new technologies, and applying insights across diverse oligonucleotide discovery challenges.
- Leverage exceptional communication (oral, written), organizational, collaboration, EQ, and leadership skills.
- Keep safety as a top priority at all times, striving toward an interdependent safety culture.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. in chemistry, or related field, with >10 years of industry experience in oligonucleotide discovery and development
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- The ideal candidate will be a recognized leader in the field of oligonucleotide therapeutics with an established network and track record of delivering drugs to the clinic.
- Experience with extra-hepatic delivery of oligonucleotides and conjugates
- Demonstrated skills for data-driven study design, timeline and partner management, competitive intelligence, and resource planning
- Clear and defined management style
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and team-player mentality
- Demonstrated initiative and appropriate risk-taking
- High level of organization and attention to detail
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 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 (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).
COMPENSATION
- The anticipated wage for this position is $240,000 - $385,000
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.
INTRODUCTION
At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.
We serve an extraordinary purpose. For more than 140 years, we have worked diligently to discover medicines that make life better. These discoveries start in Lilly Research Laboratories, where our scientists work to create new medicines that will help solve our world’s greatest health challenges.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will have a strong research track record in oligonucleotide chemistry, with demonstrated experience in advancing candidates to clinical evaluation. Additionally, they should exhibit strong analytical skills, maintain a systematic approach, and consistently apply data-driven decision-making practices. The scientist will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across key Lilly therapeutic areas (e.g. Neuroscience, Pain/Neuronal Health, Diabetes and Complications, Immunology) to perform experiments to aid development of oligonucleotide drug candidates for the next generation of RNA therapies. They will also have a demonstrated track record of prioritizing people development through inclusive leadership, mentorship, and a commitment to fostering individual growth and team excellence.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Hire, develop, and supervise a team of Ph.D.- and associate-level scientists to support a diverse portfolio of oligonucleotide medicines, partnering closely with therapeutic area thought leaders
- Lead the screening, design, and SAR optimization of innovative oligonucleotide constructs—including siRNA, ASOs, and conjugates—to advance differentiated clinical candidates.
- Lead the integration of AI/ML into oligonucleotide strategy
- Partner with legal to develop a comprehensive IP strategy for novel oligonucleotide medicines
- Clearly present and summarize results to team members and internal teams
- Develop the vision and drive the advancement of technical capabilities for transformative enterprise impact
- Demonstrate learning agility by quickly absorbing new scientific concepts, embracing new technologies, and applying insights across diverse oligonucleotide discovery challenges.
- Leverage exceptional communication (oral, written), organizational, collaboration, EQ, and leadership skills.
- Keep safety as a top priority at all times, striving toward an interdependent safety culture.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. in chemistry, or related field, with >10 years of industry experience in oligonucleotide discovery and development
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- The ideal candidate will be a recognized leader in the field of oligonucleotide therapeutics with an established network and track record of delivering drugs to the clinic.
- Experience with extra-hepatic delivery of oligonucleotides and conjugates
- Demonstrated skills for data-driven study design, timeline and partner management, competitive intelligence, and resource planning
- Clear and defined management style
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and team-player mentality
- Demonstrated initiative and appropriate risk-taking
- High level of organization and attention to detail
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 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 (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).
COMPENSATION
- The anticipated wage for this position is $240,000 - $385,000
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Chemistry Professor
Translate your credentials for PERM documentation
Foreign academic transcripts and degree equivalencies must be evaluated by a NACES-approved credential evaluator before your employer files PERM. Get a course-by-course evaluation, not just a general equivalency, since DOL scrutinizes chemistry faculty credential matches closely.
Target research universities with active PERM history
R1 and R2 institutions filing PERM for chemistry faculty are documented in OFLC disclosure data. Prioritize departments running federally funded research programs, since grant-backed labs are more likely to justify permanent sponsorship over a temporary work authorization arrangement.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Chemistry Professor openings by employers with confirmed green card sponsorship history. This cuts the time spent cold-applying to departments that haven't sponsored EB-2 or EB-3 positions before.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility before accepting an offer
If your doctorate is in a closely related field rather than chemistry specifically, your employer may default to EB-3 professional rather than EB-2 advanced degree. Ask HR whether they intend to file EB-2 and confirm the job description requires an advanced degree as a minimum.
Ask your department about the PERM recruitment timeline
PERM requires the employer to run a DOL-mandated recruitment process before filing, which takes at least 60 days. Starting after your H-1B visa approval can delay green card filing by months, so ask whether your department plans to begin PERM recruitment concurrently with your visa transfer.
Verify the prevailing wage before your offer letter is finalized
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for chemistry faculty in the hiring location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using your SOC code before your offer is signed, so you can flag any discrepancy before the I-140 stage.
Green Card Chemistry Professor: Frequently Asked Questions
Do most U.S. universities sponsor Chemistry Professors for a green card?
Research universities and many four-year colleges regularly sponsor chemistry faculty through EB-2 and EB-3. Community colleges and smaller teaching-focused institutions are less consistent, since PERM sponsorship requires dedicated HR capacity and legal resources. Your strongest prospects are at departments with active research programs and existing relationships with immigration counsel.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B provides temporary status for up to six years and is subject to the annual cap and lottery for most employers. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency, has no annual cap at the petition stage, and lets you stay in the same role indefinitely. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM and I-140 together typically take one to two years before you can file for adjustment of status.
What does the PERM process actually require from a chemistry faculty employer?
Your employer must conduct a formal DOL-supervised recruitment campaign to confirm no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position. This includes placing job ads in specific formats, documenting applicant rejections with lawful reasons, and filing Form 9089 with OFLC. The department chair and HR must both be involved, and the process cannot begin until after you have a signed offer.
Can I search for Chemistry Professor jobs that specifically offer green card sponsorship?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you filter Chemistry Professor openings by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're only seeing roles where the institution has already gone through the PERM process for similar positions. That's a more reliable signal than a generic 'willing to sponsor' line in a job posting.
Does my chemistry doctorate need to be from a U.S. institution to qualify for EB-2?
No. USCIS accepts foreign doctoral degrees for EB-2 advanced degree petitions as long as the degree is evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. doctorate by a recognized credential evaluation service. A course-by-course evaluation from a NACES-member organization is the standard your employer's immigration attorney will request when preparing the I-140 petition.