Manager, Clinical Development Trial Lead

Eli Lilly and Company

. Lead cross-functional study teams in the development and execution of clinical trials .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeStamford • Connecticut • United StatesSenior💰 $69,000 - $154,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading clinical trials, including trial execution methodology, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and communicate effectively across diverse stakeholders.

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Clinical Trial ManagementGood Clinical Practice (GCP)Oncology ExperienceTrial Execution MethodologyCross-Functional Leadership

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Hard Skills

Clinical Research ExperienceTrial Scope MonitoringRisk Mitigation PlanningTrial Master File ManagementRegulatory Document PreparationEnrollment Strategy ExecutionContingency PlanningIssue ResolutionVendor ManagementScientific Program Support

Soft Skills

Influential CommunicationProblem-SolvingCritical ThinkingSelf-ManagementOrganizational Skills

Industry Keywords

Radioligand Therapy (RLT)Cross-Cultural CollaborationInvestigator EngagementTrial DeliverablesContinuous Improvement Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead cross-functional study teams in the development and execution of clinical trials
Deliver trials with quality, on time, and within scope and budget
Develop, execute, and deliver local, regional, and/or global clinical trials
Monitor trial scope, status, milestones, risks, budgets, grants, non-grants, and assumptions
Develop integrated trial-level risk mitigation and contingency plans
Coordinate training and Investigator Engagement Meetings
Drive and coordinate cross-functional study teams through study implementation, execution, and closure
Manage issue resolution, contingency planning, and trial deliverables
Lead regional enrollment strategy and execution from country allocation through Last Patient Entered Treatment
Partner with Investigator Engagement to achieve regional enrollment goals
Serve as the central owner and single point of contact for trial communications
Apply problem-solving skills to daily issues involving vendors, affiliates, global team members, and business partners
Identify and assist with continuous improvement activities
Handle TPO qualification, selection, and oversight
Maintain the Trial Master File as current and inspection ready
Anticipate trial and regional issues, identify process breakdowns, and propose proactive risk-reduction approaches
Coach peers, cross-functional team members, and TPOs on clinical trial processes and regional specificities
Apply global and regional regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and Lilly operating standards
Prepare or provide technical consultation for clinical and regulatory documents
Prepare for regulatory agency meetings and draft responses to regulatory questions
Support clinical trial design, feasibility, implementation, execution, and scientific needs of clinical programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (scientific or health-related field preferred)
3+ years clinical research experience or relevant clinical trial experience in a scientific or health-related field
Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Experience with early phase oncology preferred
Experience with Radioligand Therapy (RLT) preferred
Applied knowledge of trial execution methodology, processes, and tools
Demonstrated ability to work cross-culturally with global colleagues and with TPOs
Ability to influence without authority
Strong leadership and networking skills while working in cross-functional and cross-cultural teams and on projects
Effective and influential communication, self-management, and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to handle complex situations through problem-solving, critical thinking and navigating ambiguity
Flexibility to adjust to altered priorities
Willingness and ability to travel periodically to Investigator Engagement meetings and other scientific or regional symposiums
Candidate will be required to sit onsite at the Stamford, CT facility or Corporate Center in Indianapolis, IN

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
Relocation assistance can be provided for qualified candidates