Sr. Director, Global Medical Affairs, Obesity

Eli Lilly and Company•Us, IN

22d•$219,000 - $321,200

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. Company Overview At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to improve lives globally. We deliver breakthrough medicines and support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. The Cardiometabolic Health Business Unit is focused on scientific and medical expertise to support product launch, commercialization, and the patient journey. Key responsibilities include: - Developing global/regional clinical and medical plans. - Conducting and reporting clinical trials. - Implementing global clinical trials in local affiliates/countries. - Ensuring regulatory compliance and safety reporting. - Supporting pricing, reimbursement, and access (PRA) strategies. - Leading scientific data dissemination and educational program development.

Requirements

Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy.
Must be board eligible or certified in appropriate specialty/subspecialty or have completed the comparable level of post-medical school clinical training relevant to the country of hiring.
US trained physicians must have achieved board eligibility or certification.
Physicians trained outside the US who are not US board eligible or certified may be hired directly for employment in the US at the discretion of the Chief Medical Officer.
Non-US trained physicians must have completed education and training at a medical school that meets the requirements of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
For the recognized list of foreign medical schools and the disapproved list, see PLA: Medical Licensing Information and Medical Education | MBC
Fluent in English, verbal and written.

Nice To Haves

Board-certified/licensed clinician in Endocrinology and Metabolism is highly preferred.
Clinical and research experience in Obesity is highly preferred.
Prior pharmaceutical experience in medical affairs and/or development.
Knowledge of drug development process.
Strong leadership, communication, teamwork, organizational, and negotiation skills.
Ability to influence cross-functionally and create a positive working environment.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

Plan symposia, advisory board meetings, and other HCP engagements.
Support medical information associates in preparing and reviewing medical letters/materials.
Train medical personnel, including liaisons and health outcomes staff.
Review or prepare scientific information for HCPs or media requests.
Conduct follow-up as per global SOPs.
Support data analysis, slide sets, abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and publications.
Maintain collaborations with external experts, thought leaders, and professional societies.
Provide congress support (presentations, exhibits, advisory boards).
Collaborate with Clinical Research Scientists/Physicians, statisticians, health outcomes staff, and investigators on protocols and data collection.
Participate in investigator identification and selection.
Ensure completion of ethical review board, informed consent, and regulatory approvals consistent with GCPs and local laws.
Provide scientific training to investigators and site personnel.
Serve as a resource to monitors, investigators, and ethical review boards.
Review Investigator-Initiated Trial (IIT) proposals and publications.
Align Phase 3b/4 (and Phase I/II, if applicable) studies globally.
Monitor patient safety and adverse events per corporate policy.
Track trends in clinical practice and access (1–5 year horizon).
Evaluate medical literature, competitive product data, and scientific developments.
Train clinical study teams scientifically.
Act as a consultant and protocol expert for study teams.
Explore extramural scientific experiences.
Attend and contribute to medical congresses and symposia.
Serve as an ambassador for patients and the Lilly brand.

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).

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