Director – Clinical Research Scientist, Neurodegenerative Disease Early Phase Clinical Development

Eli Lilly and Company

. Contribute to strategy, design, execution, analysis, and reporting of early-phase clinical trials for neurodegenerative diseases .

Posted 10/9/2026full-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, management, and execution, particularly in neurodegenerative diseases, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners to drive scientific integrity and timely study delivery.

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Clinical Trial DesignRegulatory ComplianceNeurodegenerative Disease ExpertiseProtocol DevelopmentElectronic Data Capture Systems

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial ManagementBiomarker AnalysisStatistical Analysis PlansCRF DesignAdverse Event MonitoringData InterpretationStudy Report WritingDose-Escalation StudiesFirst-In-Human StudiesClinical Outcome Assessments

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeamworkOrganizational SkillsInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Data Capture SystemsClinical Data Visualization ToolsSpotfire

Industry Keywords

FDA ComplianceEMA ComplianceGood Clinical PracticeNeuroscienceClinical Research

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to strategy, design, execution, analysis, and reporting of early-phase clinical trials for neurodegenerative diseases
Ensure activities comply with FDA, EMA, ICH, Good Clinical Practice, company standards, and applicable laws and regulations
Stay current with preclinical, translational, and clinical data relevant to the neurodegeneration portfolio
Collaborate on clinical strategy, development plans, protocol designs, dose and regimen selection, and biomarker and imaging strategies
Represent Lilly in external forums concerning neurodegenerative disease standards, assessment instruments, and clinical guidelines
Partner with the Clinical Research Physician and cross-functional teams on protocol development and trial execution
Author and review protocols, amendments, informed consent documents, Investigator’s Brochures, statistical analysis plans, and clinical study reports
Develop study operational documents, training materials, and study reference guides
Contribute to CRF design, site identification and selection, study start-up, investigator meetings, site training, and operational planning
Serve as a scientific resource to clinical operations, monitors, investigators, and ethics review boards
Support participant safety monitoring through review and follow-up of adverse events and safety data
Review clinical, safety, pharmacokinetic, and biomarker data to support data quality and program decisions
Collaborate with clinical operations, CROs, and specialty vendors to ensure scientific integrity, quality, and timely study delivery
Support analyses, presentations, study reports, publications, trial registration, results disclosure, symposia, and advisory boards
Establish relationships with external experts, thought leaders, professional societies, and the medical and scientific community
Support training of medical personnel and geographic/affiliate clinical research professionals
Contribute to regulatory documents and health authority interactions
Act as scientific consultant and protocol expert for study teams
Mentor and advise clinical research scientists and study team members; senior candidates lead cross-functional workstreams and represent the team in governance forums
Maintain professional development goals and required training and qualification records

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree in a health, medical, or scientific field (e.g., PhD, PharmD, DVM, or MSN with an advanced clinical specialty) with 5+ years of pharmaceutical or clinical research experience, including at least 3 years of direct clinical trial design, management, and execution experience; OR bachelor’s or master’s degree in a health, medical, or scientific field with 10+ years of pharmaceutical or clinical research experience, including substantial clinical trial design, management, and execution experience
Fluent in English, written and verbal
Direct experience leading clinical trial operational activities such as protocol development, CRF design, investigator training, or study monitoring
Prior experience in the neurodegeneration or neuroscience therapeutic area
Knowledge of diagnosis, pathophysiology, etiology, treatment, and management of neurodegenerative disorders
Familiarity with fluid and imaging biomarkers, clinical outcome assessments, diagnostic criteria, and neurodegeneration trial study designs
Experience with early phase clinical trial design and execution, including first-in-human, dose-escalation, and biomarker-driven proof-of-concept studies
Proficiency with electronic data capture systems, medical listings, and clinical data visualization tools such as Spotfire
Ability to interpret clinical trial efficacy, safety, and biomarker data
Experience contributing to regulatory documents and health authority interactions
Experience working with CROs and specialty vendors
Record of scientific contribution in neurodegeneration or neuroscience, such as peer-reviewed publications or congress presentations
Demonstrated ability to critically analyze, interpret, and communicate scientific and clinical data
Strong communication, interpersonal, teamwork, and organizational skills
Ability to influence cross-functional partners and create a positive, collaborative working environment
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally approximately 10–20%
Must be able to work Eastern Time business hours

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
Time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits, including employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities
Remote-flexible work within the United States