Associate Director (Supervisor) - North America Trial Capabilities

Eli Lilly and Company • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. Organization Overview: At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. For more than 140 years, we have worked tirelessly to discover medicines that make life better. These discoveries start in Lilly Research Laboratories, where our scientists work to create new medicines that will help solve our world’s greatest health challenges. North America Trial Capabilities supports clinical development, a critical component to Lilly's mission of delivering life-changing medicines. The Associate Director is accountable for the prioritization, planning and implementation of site initiation activities working closely with Site Engagement, global study teams and the Design Hub to ensuring accurate planning and execution to meet portfolio needs. The Associate Director provides leadership, guidance and technical expertise to the Trial Capabilities Consultants, Associates and Assistants focusing on results and driving efficiency to meet or exceed goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in a scientific, health related field or in clinical research experience or relevant experience preferred.
• 2+ years managing a team of direct reports
• 5+ years in a Clinical Trial environment
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States.
• Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of the overall clinical development paradigm and the importance of efficient site initiation.
• Validated leadership skills and ability to influence others and lead across the business
• Project management processes and skills
• Appreciation of / experience in regulated environment
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Self-management and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for establishing, obtaining and exceeding goals for clinical trial initiation for development programs.
• Lead team through site initiation, maintenance, and close-out activities aligned with local/regional requirements, data privacy requirements and Lilly's global quality standards, including but not limited to budget and contract execution.
• Craft and implement site activation strategies across the dynamic portfolio.
• Continually strengthen the customer experience through innovative strategic solutions.
• Build synergetic relationships with key business partners, maintaining clear communication of progress through the delivery of all clinical site activities.
• Prioritize work to meet the needs of the portfolio through ensuring flexibility of resources across trial capabilities teams.
• Influence the sharing of takeaways across the organization and with other cross-functional groups.
• Partner across Clinical Capabilities to increase efficiency through the use of technology and other advanced resources.
• Be accountable for inspection readiness at all times through a complete, accurate and readily available Trial Master File.
• Foster an innovative attitude and create a culture that drives efficiency through enhanced processes, people skills, and shared learning.
• Recruit, develop, and retain a scientific and operationally capable workforce skilled and knowledgeable in clinical development.
• Develop a culture that exemplifies diversity, inclusion and innovation and demonstrates judgment-based decision-making.
• Drive succession management and performance discussions with a constant focus on continued capability development.
• Effectively manage an agile organization that continuously meets the needs of a changing portfolio.

Benefits

• Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance).
• In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees