Clinical Design Physician, Neuroscience

Eli Lilly and Company

. Design Phase II to Phase IV clinical programs and studies in neuroscience .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeIndianapolis • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $198,000 - $356,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing Phase II to Phase IV clinical programs in neuroscience, with a strong foundation in statistical science and the ability to influence cross-functional teams. Proficient in evaluating medical literature and implementing best practices for clinical trial design and execution.

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Medical Doctor or Doctor of OsteopathyClinical Research Experience in NeuroscienceStatistical Science ExpertisePhase II–IV Clinical Trial DesignFluent in English

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial DesignStatistical ScienceBayesian StatisticsProgram DesignProtocol DevelopmentRisk AssessmentSample Size CalculationData DisseminationMedical Literature EvaluationBest Practices Identification

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationStrong Written CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsNegotiation Skills

Tools & Technologies

AI for Accelerating Deliverables

Certifications & Qualifications

Board Eligible or Certified in Relevant Field

Industry Keywords

NeurosciencePharmaceutical IndustryClinical ResearchTherapeutic-Area PathologyGlobal Development ExperienceLCME Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design Phase II to Phase IV clinical programs and studies in neuroscience
Translate therapeutic-area and asset-team strategy into clinical development programs and trial options
Represent program and trial design options to asset teams and senior leaders
Provide medical and clinical input into study protocols with cross-functional partners
Assess how protocol features affect feasibility, value, patient and investigator burden, and execution efficiency
Contribute to asset strategy, portfolio clinical strategy, and asset-specific clinical plans
Collaborate with clinical research staff on trial design and conduct, including sample size, timelines, grants, and governance reviews
Review risk profiles and ensure appropriate communication of risks to study subjects
Support investigator selection, participant recruitment and retention, and transition from design to execution
Maintain collaborations with external experts, thought leaders, professional societies, conferences, consortia, and the medical community
Support scientific data dissemination, final reports, publications, and clinical design science
Evaluate medical literature, competitive products, and scientific developments
Identify and share best practices for program and protocol design
Help evolve Lilly standards, tools, processes, templates, and best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy
Must be board eligible or certified in a relevant field, or have completed comparable post-medical-school clinical training relevant to the country of hiring
US-trained physicians must have achieved board eligibility or certification
Non-US-trained physicians must have completed education and training at a medical school meeting LCME requirements
At least three years of pharmaceutical industry or research experience relevant to Phase II–Phase IV clinical trial design
Clinical research experience in the neuroscience therapeutic area preferred
Strong understanding of therapeutic-area pathology, pathophysiology, unmet needs, and treatment standards in major geographies
Strong foundation in statistical science, including Bayesian statistics, applied to study design
Global/multinational design or development experience
Willingness to relocate to Indianapolis, or demonstrated ability to work effectively remotely in a hybrid environment
Willingness to travel for business-critical events and limited domestic and international travel
Fluent in English
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and negotiation skills
Ability to influence cross-functionally and within the function
Experience routinely using AI to accelerate deliverables

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company bonus depending partly on company and individual performance
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
Healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts
Life insurance and death benefits
Certain time off and leave of absence benefits
Employee assistance program
Fitness benefits
Employee clubs and activities
Disability accommodation support during the application process