Director – Medical, Clinical Research Physician

Eli Lilly and Company

. Participate in development, conduct and reporting of global clinical trials for compounds in the cardiometabolic research therapeutic area, including women’s health .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $201,000 - $393,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting and reporting global clinical trials, particularly in the cardiometabolic and women's health therapeutic areas. Possesses strong medical knowledge and skills in regulatory compliance, clinical protocol design, and cross-functional collaboration.

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Medical Doctor or Doctor of OsteopathyBoard Certified or Eligible in Obstetrics and GynecologyClinical Research ExperienceDrug Development Process KnowledgeFluent in English

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial Protocol DesignAdverse Event ReportingData Analysis and ReportingPharmacoeconomic ResearchClinical Development StrategyPatient Safety MonitoringPre-Clinical Study PlanningRegulatory Report PreparationStatistical AnalysisMolecular Epidemiology

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsNegotiation SkillsTeamwork SkillsInfluencing Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Board Certification in Medical SpecialtyLCME Requirements Compliance

Industry Keywords

Cardiometabolic ResearchClinical TrialsFDA Advisory Committee HearingsPatient JourneyClinical Practice

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in development, conduct and reporting of global clinical trials for compounds in the cardiometabolic research therapeutic area, including women’s health
Support implementation of 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 interactions
Assess licensing opportunities and conduct outreach to external clinical customers
Work with research scientists to identify lead compounds and clinical candidates and plan pre-clinical studies
Provide internal training, peer review of clinical protocols and reports, and ad hoc scientific consultation
Work with late-stage development colleagues to plan clinical studies, outcomes research, and pharmacoeconomic research
Contribute to clinical development strategy and plans for early-phase compounds
Collaborate on design, conduct and reporting of Phase Ib and IIa/IIb trials
Integrate clinical studies with PK/PD, statistics, molecular epidemiology, ADME, modeling and simulation approaches
Design and write clinical trial protocols and oversee study implementation
Collaborate with investigators, consultants, clinical research staff, statisticians and health outcomes researchers
Monitor patient safety and track and follow up adverse events
Support clinical trial data analysis, reporting, publications, presentations, symposia and advisory boards
Support regulatory reports, IND and Investigator Brochure medical sections, FDA advisory committee hearings, labeling modifications and risk management planning
Provide medical expertise to regulatory scientists and business units
Advise on potential markets for development and licensed compounds and support business development
Build relationships with external experts, thought leaders, professional societies and the medical community
Participate in patent development and define the Patient Journey and Moments of Truth
Maintain current knowledge of medical literature, clinical practice, pre-clinical and clinical data, and therapeutic-area developments
Set professional development goals, coach colleagues, participate in recruitment and retention efforts, and lead matrixed cross-functional teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy
Must be board eligible or certified in a medical specialty, or have completed comparable post-medical-school clinical training relevant to the country of hiring
U.S.-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
Fluent in English, both written and verbal
Interpersonal, organizational and negotiation skills
Ability to influence others cross-functionally and within the function
Excellent teamwork skills
Willingness to engage in domestic and international travel as appropriate
Board certified or eligible in Obstetrics and Gynecology preferred
Clinical research or pharmaceutical medicine experience preferred
Knowledge of drug development process preferred

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
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
Employee resource groups offering support networks
Disability accommodation support during the application process