Director – Clinical Pharmacologist / Clinical Research Scientist

Eli Lilly and Company

. Progress multiple early clinical assets into first-in-human studies or support further development through clinical pharmacology and mechanistic studies .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $177,000 - $338,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical trial design and execution, particularly in Phase 1 and Phase 2 studies, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and patient safety protocols. Possesses strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively engage with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

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Clinical Trial DesignRegulatory SubmissionsPharmacovigilancePatient Safety MonitoringAdvanced Health/Medical Degree

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Hard Skills

Clinical PharmacologyBiomarker QualificationData AnalysisProtocol DevelopmentClinical Strategy PlanningAdverse Event ReportingStudy Report PreparationInvestigator SelectionPhase 1 StudiesPhase 2 Studies

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeamworkNegotiation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

PharmDPhDMSN

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsPharmaceutical IndustryPatient SafetyEthical ReviewClinical Research

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Progress multiple early clinical assets into first-in-human studies or support further development through clinical pharmacology and mechanistic studies
Develop, conduct and report global clinical trials for new compounds
Implement global clinical trials and report adverse events according to corporate patient safety requirements
Review protocols, study reports, publications, data dissemination, labels, grant submissions, contracts and regulatory materials
Plan clinical strategies and clinical development programs for regulatory submissions
Support first-in-human dosing studies and biomarker plans
Collaborate with Global Patient Safety, PK/PD, ADME, Statistics and Tailored Therapeutics teams
Work with discovery research scientists on research strategies, candidate selection and pre-clinical development
Design and oversee clinical pharmacology studies, biomarker qualification studies and protocol development
Support study documents and collaborate with clinical research staff, statisticians, health outcomes scientists, consultants and investigators
Participate in investigator identification and selection, study start-up meetings and investigator/site training
Oversee ethical review, informed consent, regulatory approvals and study initiation requirements
Serve as a resource to clinical trial managers, monitors, investigators and ethical review boards
Monitor patient safety and implement pharmacovigilance actions
Oversee partnerships with Third Party Organizations for study execution
Address scientific questions from external health care professionals
Participate in clinical trial registry activities, publication strategy, data analysis and final reports
Present clinical trial results to corporate committees, regulatory agencies and external agencies
Prepare clinical reports and regulatory submissions, including medical sections of INDs and Investigator Brochures
Develop and retain a scientifically excellent workforce and foster inclusion, innovation and continual improvement
Support medical strategies for brand commercialization, business development and strategic brand planning
Maintain relationships with external experts and opinion leaders and support business-to-business and business-to-government activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

An advanced health/medical/scientific graduate degree (e.g., Pharmacology, physiology, microbiology) or a related graduate degree (e.g., PharmD, PhD, MSN) with advanced clinical specialty (Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Practitioner)
3 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, or similar, relevant to clinical trial design and conduct of Phase 1 or Phase 2 studies
3 years of clinical practice experience
Fluent in English, both written and verbal communications
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, teamwork and negotiation skills
Ability to influence others within teams and in a matrix environment
Ability to engage in domestic and international travel as appropriate to support the business of the team

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company bonus depending in part on company and individual performance
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
Flexible benefits, including healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts
Life insurance and death benefits
Certain time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits, including employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities