Senior Advisor – Clinical Science

Eli Lilly and Company

. Serve as clinical scientist lead on one or more early-stage Phase 1/2 clinical trials for Orexin-targeted programs .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $153,000 - $268,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading early-phase clinical trials, with a strong foundation in neuroscience and clinical trial design. Capable of integrating scientific insights into clinical development strategies and effectively communicating complex concepts across diverse audiences.

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Clinical Trial DesignNeuroscience ExpertiseRegulatory Document DevelopmentData AnalysisCross-Functional Leadership

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Hard Skills

Clinical ResearchClinical DevelopmentDose-Escalation StrategyBiomarker Data InterpretationScientific Document AuthorshipPK/PD AnalysisNeurodegeneration ExperienceNeuropsychiatric IndicationsOrexin Biology FamiliarityScientific Insight Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsMentoringInfluencing TeamsProactive ManagementAnalytical Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

PhDPharmD

Industry Keywords

BiotechnologyPharmaceutical IndustryPhase 1/2 Clinical TrialsSafety Review CommitteesGovernance ForumsClinical OperationsTranslational SciencePharmacovigilanceHealth Authority SubmissionsScientific Advisory Boards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as clinical scientist lead on one or more early-stage Phase 1/2 clinical trials for Orexin-targeted programs
Contribute to clinical development plan strategy, study design, dose-escalation/titration strategy, and data interpretation
Lead development, authorship, and review of clinical and cross-functional documents
Serve as study medical/scientific lead from study start-up through clinical study report completion
Drive dose-escalation and study conduct discussions through review of safety, PK/PD, and biomarker data
Provide scientific leadership in data review meetings, safety review committees, governance forums, and cross-functional discussions
Partner with Clinical Operations, Translational Science, Regulatory Affairs, Biostatistics, and Safety/Pharmacovigilance
Drive alignment and execution across functions for timely study delivery
Integrate biomarker and mechanistic hypotheses into clinical studies and development strategy
Identify and address scientific, operational, and strategic risks and gaps
Review and interpret clinical safety, efficacy, PK/PD, and exploratory biomarker data
Develop scientific insights and recommendations for clinical development decisions
Contribute to regulatory submissions, health authority responses, governance materials, and external scientific communications
Support abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and scientific meeting presentations
Lead interactions with investigators, CROs, vendors, external experts, key opinion leaders, and scientific advisory boards
Lead or support investigator meetings and scientific training sessions
Ensure organization and proactive management of study deliverables and workstreams
Mentor junior clinical scientists, depending on level

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced scientific/clinical degree (PhD or PharmD)
8–10 years of experience in clinical research or clinical development within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
Strong scientific foundation in neuroscience/neurology required
Experience in neurodegeneration and/or neuropsychiatric indications strongly preferred
Deep understanding of clinical trial design, clinical data analysis, and drug development principles
Direct experience leading or supporting early-phase (Phase 1/2) clinical trials
Ability to independently lead complex scientific workstreams and influence cross-functional teams in a fast-paced biotech environment
Experience leading 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
Strong analytical and scientific interpretation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company bonus depending partly on company and individual performance
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Prescription drug benefits
Healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts
Life insurance and death benefits
Time off and leave of absence benefits
Employee assistance program
Fitness benefits
Employee clubs and activities
Remote work with occasional travel