Senior Advisor, Molecular Pharmacology – Neuroscience

Eli Lilly and Company

. Provide scientific leadership and strategic direction for molecular pharmacology activities supporting neuroscience discovery and development programs .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $129,000 - $231,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in molecular pharmacology and receptor biology, with a strong foundation in drug discovery and the ability to integrate complex data across experimental systems. Proven leadership in mentoring scientists and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to drive innovative research strategies.

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PhD In PharmacologyMolecular Pharmacology ExpertiseExperience In Drug Discovery ResearchCollaboration With Scientific PartnersMentoring And Developing Scientists

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Hard Skills

Receptor PharmacologyGPCR BiologyCellular SignalingMechanistic PharmacologyExperimental DesignData IntegrationPharmacological StudiesCompound CharacterizationScientific Strategy DevelopmentProblem-Solving

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCollaboration SkillsCuriosityAdaptive Problem-SolvingIntrinsic Passion

Industry Keywords

Biopharmaceutical IndustryNeuroscienceTranslational SciencesDrug DiscoveryExperimental Approaches

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide scientific leadership and strategic direction for molecular pharmacology activities supporting neuroscience discovery and development programs
Develop pharmacology strategies and experimental plans addressing compound activity, receptor and target biology, signaling, mechanism of action, and translation
Design, guide, and interpret pharmacological studies using recombinant, endogenous, native, or other relevant experimental systems
Guide advanced characterization of therapeutic compounds using functional, binding, mechanistic, cellular, molecular, or translational approaches
Apply molecular pharmacology and receptor biology expertise to identify scientific questions and experimental approaches informing program decisions
Integrate pharmacological and biological data across experimental systems and disciplines to develop scientific conclusions and recommendations
Collaborate with medicinal chemistry, in vivo pharmacology, DMPK, translational sciences, and other scientific partners
Establish scientific partnerships with internal collaborators and external research organizations
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex scientific and experimental challenges
Mentor scientists and contribute to a rigorous, curious, collaborative environment
Evaluate emerging technologies, methodologies, and scientific approaches
Communicate scientific strategy, results, and recommendations to multidisciplinary project teams and research leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD in Pharmacology, Neuroscience, or a closely related scientific discipline with substantial experience in supporting drug discovery research
6+ years of experience within the biopharmaceutical industry
Strong foundation in molecular pharmacology, including receptor pharmacology, GPCR biology, cellular signaling, mechanistic pharmacology, neuroscience, or related disciplines
Broad understanding of experimental approaches used to characterize compound pharmacology, receptor and target biology, and biological mechanisms
Experience developing scientific strategy and independently addressing complex experimental and drug discovery questions
Demonstrated ability to integrate data across experimental systems and scientific disciplines
Experience directing collaborative research activities involving internal and/or external scientific partners
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop scientists
Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, multidisciplinary research environment and manage multiple scientific priorities
Excellent scientific judgment, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
Intrinsic curiosity and passion for the work
Ability to embrace ambiguity and push for new practices and technologies
Adaptive problem-solving and ability to translate ideas into solutions
Technical depth and growth mindset
Curiosity and drive for self-identified innovation, especially in artificial intelligence and digital

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
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
Employee resource groups open to all employees