Sr. Director - Clinical Development Program Lead - Cardiometabolic Health

Eli Lilly • Indianapolis, IN

392d • $151,500 - $244,200

About The Position

The Sr. Director - Clinical Development Program Lead for Cardiometabolic Health at Lilly is responsible for overseeing the global clinical development of assigned assets. This role involves strategic planning, execution, and delivery of clinical plans, ensuring high-quality outcomes and compliance with regulatory standards. The CDPL collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive clinical development strategies, manage risks, and support submissions and inspections, while also mentoring team members and fostering an inclusive culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or health-related field.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or clinical research.

Nice To Haves

• Post-graduate degree (e.g., Pharm D, M.S., or Ph.D.).
• 2 years previous supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of regulations and guidelines for clinical trials.
• Broad understanding of the pharmaceutical drug/device development process.
• Experience managing complex/cross-functional projects and clinical trials.
• Experience managing development budgets.
• Demonstrated ability to take and defend tough positions.
• Prior project management experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to influence the direction of daily operations with strategic knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the single point of accountability for clinical development of assigned asset(s) from strategy to submission and post-launch support.
• Collaborate with asset teams to create competitive profiles and ensure viable clinical scenarios are developed.
• Identify and support novel development approaches to accelerate asset development.
• Champion the asset strategy and ensure all clinical functions understand the strategy, timelines, and risks.
• Partner across the CDDA to ensure delivery of the complete trial package including scope, timeline, budget, and risk management.
• Ensure risk plans are developed and maintained during clinical plan implementation.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration to drive efficient implementation of clinical trials.
• Represent clinical functions at asset team core meetings and ensure efficient project management.
• Accountable for budget planning, monitoring, and control of the overall clinical plan and budget.
• Document and communicate key decisions and modifications in clinical scope, resources, timeline, and risks.
• Communicate and align cross-functional resources based on portfolio prioritization.
• Maintain a compliance culture and a state of inspection readiness for clinical research activities.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to streamline clinical trial processes.
• Support a culture of innovation and learning in clinical development.
• Mentor clinical development managers and project managers.

Benefits

• 401(k) participation
• Pension benefits
• Vacation benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Life insurance and death benefits
• Time off and leave of absence benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness benefits
• Employee clubs and activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree