Senior Advisor – Psychiatry, Pain and Neuronal Health

Eli Lilly and Company

. Lead a cross-functional psychiatry laboratory and independently identify key scientific questions and solutions .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $141,000 - $231,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading in vivo pharmacology and translational studies within psychiatric or CNS disease, with a strong focus on developing innovative research strategies and mentoring diverse laboratory teams. Proven ability to integrate cross-functional information and present findings to leadership for informed decision-making.

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PhD In NeuroscienceIn Vivo PharmacologyLaboratory LeadershipTranslational ResearchPeople Management

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Hard Skills

Stereotaxic SurgeryCalcium ImagingBehavioral AssaysTranslational Biomarker DevelopmentData Management Strategies

Soft Skills

MentoringCommunicationCollaborationInfluencing

Industry Keywords

Psychiatric IndicationsSchizophreniaDepressionAnxietyCNS Disease

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a cross-functional psychiatry laboratory and independently identify key scientific questions and solutions
Build and mentor a laboratory team and create a safe environment for colleagues to share ideas and thrive
Develop and test innovative in vitro and in vivo pharmacology and translational approaches
Focus the team on scientific hypotheses, goals, critical success factors, and timelines
Integrate cross-functional and external information for data-driven candidate selection and program prioritization
Present data and conclusions to leadership and decision-makers
Champion psychiatric indications such as schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety as portfolio opportunities
Build diverse cross-functional and internal/external networks supporting research, development, and commercialization of psychiatric medicines

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD in Neuroscience, Biology, Psychology, or a related scientific discipline, with 5-7+ years of postdoctoral and/or industry experience, including direct experience leading in vivo pharmacology or translational studies in psychiatric or CNS disease
Alternatively, a Master's degree in Neuroscience or a related discipline with 15+ years of industry or academic experience leading a laboratory and driving discovery projects through preclinical development
Demonstrated track record of leading early discovery efforts to gain necessary information to allow advancement in the portfolio
Direct people-management experience (3+ years), with a demonstrated ability to mentor and coach diverse talent within a function or across an organization
Experience establishing or scaling an in vivo neuroscience laboratory, including hands-on techniques such as stereotaxic surgery, calcium imaging, and behavioral assays
Deep expertise in a clearly defined psychiatric or neuroscience discipline
Experience developing translational biomarker or data-management strategies
Demonstrated expertise in neuroscience research evidenced by a peer-reviewed publication and conference presentation record
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and across cross-functional teams, influence beyond direct reports, and build diverse internal and external networks
Ability to travel 10-20%

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
Time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits, including employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities