[Hiring] Executive Director Early Development Clinical Research Physician - Neuroscience @Lilly

Role Description

Lilly is seeking an individual with expertise in early clinical development, including clinical pharmacology, to join a passionate team with a robust, industry-leading pipeline. The ideal candidate will have expertise in neuroscience drug development with demonstrated learning agility, a problem-solving mindset, and the willingness to develop knowledge and skills in new areas. The Clinical Research Physician (CRP) will be the clinical lead to progress multiple early clinical assets into first-in-human studies and support their further development through the conduct of clinical pharmacology and mechanistic studies.

• Participates in the development, conduct, and reporting of global clinical trials for new compounds.
• Implements global clinical trials and reports adverse events as mandated by corporate patient safety.
• Reviews protocols, study reports, publications, and data dissemination for products.
• Ensures compliance with local and international regulations, laws, guidance, and Good Clinical Practices (GCPs).
• Works with basic research scientists to plan pre-clinical studies and develop biomarker plans.

Qualifications

• Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.).
• Must be board eligible or certified in appropriate specialty/subspecialty.
• At least five (5) years of pharmaceutical industry, research, or clinical experience.

Requirements

• Pharmaceutical company experience preferable.
• Clinical and/or research experience in neuroscience, neurodegeneration, and/or pain research preferable.
• Broad experience in Clinical Pharmacology preferable.
• Experience with genetic therapy modalities (e.g., siRNA, ASO, gene therapy) preferable.
• Additional scientific training or degree (M.S., Ph.D.) preferable.
• Fluent in English; both written and verbal communications.
• Demonstrated strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, teamwork, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to engage in domestic and international travel (approximately 10-15%).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit program including eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k) and pension.
• Vacation benefits and certain time off and leave of absence benefits.
• Well-being benefits including employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities.