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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 .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in clinical trial design and execution, particularly in early-phase studies, with a strong foundation in neuroscience and neurodegeneration. Capable of leading cross-functional teams and driving scientific insights for clinical development decisions.
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Clinical Trial DesignNeuroscience ExpertiseEarly-Phase Clinical TrialsRegulatory Document DevelopmentData Analysis
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Hard Skills
Clinical ResearchData InterpretationDose-Escalation StrategyBiomarker IntegrationScientific LeadershipClinical Development PlanningSafety ReviewPK/PD AnalysisNeurodegeneration KnowledgeOrexin Biology Familiarity
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsMentoringCross-Functional CollaborationInfluencing TeamsAnalytical Skills
Certifications & Qualifications
PhDPharmD
Industry Keywords
BiotechnologyPharmaceutical IndustryClinical DevelopmentNeuropsychiatric IndicationsHealth Authority Submissions
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
- Monitor enrollment and review patient profiles
- 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 cross-functional alignment and 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, and external experts
- Lead or support investigator meetings and scientific training sessions
- Represent clinical science with key opinion leaders and scientific advisory boards
- Manage deliverables across assigned studies and workstreams
- Mentor junior clinical scientists
Requirements
What you’ll need- Advanced scientific/clinical degree (PhD or PharmD strongly preferred)
- 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
- Familiarity with Orexin biology or related sleep/wake and neurocircuitry mechanisms a plus
- 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
- Experience leading the development and authorship of clinical and regulatory documents
- Strong analytical and scientific interpretation skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Role based in the US
Benefits
Comp & perks- Company bonus depending, in part, 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 arrangement
- Occasional travel