Director, Medical – Clinical Research Scientist

Eli Lilly and Company

. Participate in development, conduct, and reporting of global clinical trials for new compounds .

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical trial design, execution, and reporting, with a strong focus on patient safety and regulatory compliance. Possesses advanced knowledge in drug development processes and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

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PhD In Relevant Field5+ Years Clinical Development ExperienceClinical Research ExperienceKnowledge Of Drug Development ProcessFluent In English

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial DesignData AnalysisProtocol DevelopmentRegulatory ReportingPharmacoeconomic ResearchAdverse Event ReportingStudy PlanningOutcomes ResearchPhase III PlanningClinical Strategy Development

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsNegotiation SkillsTeamwork SkillsInfluencing Skills

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsPatient SafetyRegulatory AgenciesCross-Functional CollaborationScientific ConsultationMedical LiteratureClinical Research StaffExternal Clinical Customer CommunityFDA Advisory Committee HearingsClinical Protocols

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in development, conduct, and reporting of 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, product labels, grant submissions, and contracts
Interact with regulatory and governmental agencies
Assess licensing opportunities and conduct outreach to the external clinical customer community
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
Plan clinical studies, outcomes research, and pharmacoeconomic research to meet patient needs
Develop clinical strategies and plans for compounds, including Phase III planning
Design and oversee Phase Ib and Phase IIa/IIb clinical studies and write clinical trial protocols
Collaborate with clinical research staff, investigators, statisticians, quantitative scientists, pharmacologists, and other cross-functional partners
Oversee study initiation, regulatory approvals, ethical review, informed consent, training, monitoring, and patient safety
Participate in data analysis, clinical trial registry reporting, final reports, publications, presentations, symposia, advisory boards, and congress activities
Support regulatory reports, IND and Investigator Brochure medical sections, FDA advisory committee hearings, labeling modifications, and risk management planning
Provide medical and scientific advice to business units, payers, patients, healthcare providers, marketing, and management
Maintain relationships with external experts, thought leaders, professional societies, and the broader medical community
Participate in business development, patent development, committees, initiatives, task forces, recruitment, diversity, and retention efforts
Lead matrixed cross-functional teams and serve as a patient and Lilly brand ambassador
Maintain current knowledge of medical literature, clinical practice, preclinical and clinical data, and scientific developments

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD in a relevant field, such as Development Biology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Physiology, Pharmacology, or Neuroscience
5+ years clinical development experience
Clinical research or pharmaceutical medicine experience preferred
Knowledge of the drug development process preferred
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 to support the team’s business

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