Senior Advisor, Clinical Science

Eli Lilly and Company

. Serve as clinical scientist on one or more late-stage (Phase 2-3) global clinical trials for Orexin-targeted programs in sleep/wake indications .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $153,000 - $268,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical trial design and execution, with a strong foundation in neuroscience and drug development principles. Proven ability to author clinical and regulatory documents while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced biotech environment.

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Clinical Trial DesignClinical Data AnalysisClinical Document AuthorshipNeuroscience ExpertiseCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Clinical Study Report AuthoringProtocol DevelopmentInvestigator Brochure CreationData Integrity MonitoringEnrollment MonitoringCRF DesignSafety MonitoringStatistical Analysis Plan DevelopmentOrexin Biology KnowledgeDrug Development Principles

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationDetail OrientedOrganizational SkillsProblem SolvingAccountability

Certifications & Qualifications

PhDPharmD

Industry Keywords

BiotechPharmaClinical TrialsNeurocircuitrySleep/Wake IndicationsRegulatory AffairsBiostatisticsSafety/Pharmacovigilance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as clinical scientist on one or more late-stage (Phase 2-3) global clinical trials for Orexin-targeted programs in sleep/wake indications
Support creation and review of clinical slides for internal and external meetings, including Investigator Meetings, SIVs, IDMCs, and Advisory Boards
Assist in authoring protocols, Clinical Study Reports, Investigator Brochures, and Development Safety Update Reports
Serve as study scientific expert from study start-up through clinical study report completion, including CRF design, enrollment monitoring, and patient profile review
Liaise with Clinical Operations on site selection, site start-up, study management, and closeout activities
Serve as point of contact for clinical inquiries from sites, CROs, site monitors, and health authorities
Perform ongoing clinical data review to monitor safety, data integrity, protocol compliance, and study performance
Partner with Clinical Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, and Safety/Pharmacovigilance on cross-functional program and study teams
Drive alignment and execution across functions to support timely, high-quality study delivery
Identify and address scientific, operational, and strategic risks and gaps
Develop scientific insights and recommendations to inform clinical development strategy and decision-making
Partner with biostatistics on SAP development and review and interpretation of final clinical study TLFs
Support abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and presentations for scientific meetings and publications
Provide scientific leadership in interactions with investigators, CROs, vendors, external experts, key opinion leaders, and scientific advisory boards
Ensure organization, follow-through, and proactive management of deliverables across assigned studies and workstreams
Report to the Executive Director, Clinical Development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced scientific/clinical degree (PhD or PharmD) with 2+ years drug development experience in the biotech/pharma industry, OR BS/MS in a scientific discipline with 8+ years drug development experience in the biotech/pharma industry
Strong scientific foundation in neuroscience/neurology required
Understanding of clinical trial design, clinical data analysis, and drug development principles
Demonstrated accountability for delivery on clinical studies
Proven experience in the development and authorship of clinical and regulatory documents, including protocols, IBs, CSRs, and briefing documents
Familiarity with Orexin biology or related sleep/wake and neurocircuitry mechanisms
Detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to identify issues, analyze situations, and provide effective solutions
Demonstrated ability to partner with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced biotech environment
Role is based in the US with occasional travel

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