Clinical Research Lead, Investigator Engagement - Central USA

Eli Lilly • Indianapolis, IN

418d • $111,000 - $162,800

About The Position

The Clinical Research Lead (CRL) at Lilly is responsible for managing clinical investigators and sites involved in clinical trials and Post Marketing Safety Studies. This role focuses on site identification, qualification, and ensuring timely enrollment and database locks while maintaining inspection readiness. The CRL will leverage scientific expertise and foster strong relationships with investigators to enhance trial execution and customer experience. Additionally, the CRL oversees vendor monitoring activities and engages with regulatory bodies as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or clinical research with strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice.
• Therapeutic expertise and knowledge of the clinical research landscape.
• Strong self-management and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and ability to influence others.
• Demonstrated strategic agility and broad business acumen.
• Demonstrated leadership behaviors and ability to lead in areas of uncertainty.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or health-related field.
• Strong organizational/planning skills.
• Demonstrated ability to enhance/improve customer experience.
• Fluent in English and required language for day-to-day business.
• Strong knowledge of country regulatory guidelines/requirements.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated decision-making ability.
• Ability to develop and apply innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for activities required at clinical trial sites and by investigators and site staff participating in Lilly trials, including site identification and qualification, enrollment planning, and execution.
• Ensure timely delivery of enrollment readiness, trial recruitment/enrollment, and database locks; manage performance and issue resolution.
• Identify opportunities to accelerate trial enrollment while enhancing the clinical trial/customer experience.
• Develop strategic relationships with institutions/sites to optimize clinical trial program delivery.
• Implement investigator/site risk plans to ensure delivery of clinical trial commitments and database locks.
• Maintain site and country level inspection readiness at all times.
• Leverage metrics for informed decision-making at site/country/regional levels.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to remove barriers to trial execution.
• Provide vendor oversight for site monitoring activities at site/country level.
• Manage Post-Marketing Safety Study activities, including CRO selection and regulatory document development.

Benefits

• Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension.
• Vacation benefits.
• 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.
• Time off and leave of absence benefits.
• 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
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree