Director - Experienced Discovery Toxicology Project

Eli Lilly and Company • Us, IN

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About The Position

The Investigative and Discovery Toxicology Organization is searching for an experienced motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Discovery Toxicology Project Leader. In this role, you will be responsible for leading toxicology projects to support the discovery of new pharmaceutical small molecule products while working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution and interpretation of toxicology studies. Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities).

Requirements

• PhD in Toxicology, Pathology or related field with 7+ years of relevant experience or MS/BS degree in related field with at least 15 years of applicable experience.
• Established leadership skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.
• Experience in the drug discovery and development process.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience with regulatory guidelines and standards (e.g., GLP, FDA, EMA).

Nice To Haves

• Small Molecule Discovery Toxicology Project Leader experience.
• Strong leadership, mentorship and communication skills with the ability to engage cross-functionally with key stakeholders across the discovery and development enterprise.
• A motivated individual looking to mentor, collaborate and excel in a cross-functional team setting.
• A skilled and creative scientific investigator to serve a vital role in our mission to provide innovative medicines.

Responsibilities

• Lead Discovery Toxicology project strategy, and design effective toxicology plans to identify hazards, characterize, and address risk of toxicity for compounds moving into development.
• Plan, organize and oversee Discovery Toxicology studies from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to deliverable and timelines.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret toxicological data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Prepare and present project findings, updates, and reports, to internal and external stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver candidates molecules into the development pipeline.
• Identify and address any issues or challenges that arise during the course of toxicology studies.

Benefits

• 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 (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
• life insurance and death benefits
• certain 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: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees