Associate Director - Clinical Development (Oncology)

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: February 7, 2026

Job Description:

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. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. Purpose The Clinical Development Associate Director is responsible for executing integrated clinical development plans (i.e. compound/indication-level) and clinical trial packages that are aligned with the asset team. This will be achieved through clinical development expertise and effective partnership with the Clinical Development Senior Director/Executive Director, Asset Team and Design Hub. The AD will lead the asset/indication clinical team who are responsible for the execution and delivery of the clinical package. They will also provide direction, leadership and technical/process expertise to their staff. In partnership with Clinical Development Senior Director/Executive Director they also will model and reinforce the leadership behaviors and ensure career development of staff. Primary Responsibilities This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared. The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job description. Clinical Planning Responsible for clinical development of the assigned compound and/or indication from asset strategy through submission, inspection, approval and post-launch support. Collaborates with the Clinical Development Senior Director/Executive Director, Asset Team and Design Hub to accelerate execution of the complete trial package (scope, timeline, budget and risk management). Lead the global clinical submission strategy, including scope, timeline, resource and risk management. Clinical Execution Ensures collaboration with Design Hub and CDTL and other cross-functional MDU team members for effective transition of clinical trial package to execution and clinical delivery. Responsible for execution and delivery of the global clinical submission plan, including communications to team and leadership, resource and risk management. Responsible for executing clinical plan/trial to the approved timeline; ability to understand the critical chain methodology and use its functionality to manage program/trial; ability to make updates to the critical chain in PRISM. Manages risks plans at the indication/trial-level during the implementation in response to new data and changes in the environment. Responsible for budget planning, monitoring and control of the total trial budget at the indication-level; works closely with the CDTLs who are responsible for the trial-level grants and nongrants budgets and rolls-up budget information to Clinical Development Senior Director/Executive Director who is accountable for the total clinical plan budget. Responsible for completing the clinical assumptions within the UAT (unified assumptions tracker), attending PFA/PSE meetings, and ensuring that the total trial budgets are accurate. Manages global cross-functional communication and escalations to ensure alignment on delivery and execution. Utilizes regulatory and process knowledge to drive decision making. Establishing and managing partner expectations, performance and delivery (i.e. CRO, Alliances and Joint Ventures). Effective Management Align cross-functional resources based on portfolio prioritization inclusive of being flexible across therapeutic areas. Ensure Study Manager Competencies evolve and address implications to overall resource management and strategies. Maintains a state of inspection readiness for clinical development inclusive of TMF. Models judgement-based decision-making to navigate compliance and quality requirements. Responsible for continuous improvement in the following: clinical development, complete trial packages from the design hub and process improvements to process owners in the spirit of streamlining the efficiency and effectiveness of conducting clinical trials and non-trial work. People Management Recruit, develop and retain a diverse and highly capable workforce Build an organizational culture that fosters inclusion Support and encourage talent identification, development and retention that reflects an end-to-end process mindset and demonstrates judgement-based decision making. Ensure robust training plan and timely completion of required training for direct reports. Basic Requirements Bachelor's degree, preferably in a scientific or health-related field Minimum of 5 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or clinical development Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1 Other Information/Additional Preferences: Must understand clinical development processes and the interdependencies of various tasks that require coordination among asset team, design hub, functional/regional team members and third parties Demonstrated core project management skills through management of complex/cross-functional projects, and/or clinical trials with a strong knowledge of regulations and guidelines Strong communication skills; able to communicate clearly and succinctly with team members and leadership Must be capable of managing staff virtually and across geographies/cultures Proven ability to coach and develop others Ability to embrace the diversity of thought to model innovative behaviors (e.g., reaching across boundaries, inspire and empower others and lead decisively in the midst of ambiguity) Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred Prior experience in working with a non-Lilly business partner (e.g., CRO, Alliance, Joint Venture) Prior submission and inspection experience Prior experience with the management of business plans Strong self-management and organizational skills; able to manage workload, set personal and team priorities and adjust as needed Able to influence others without direct authority Strong problem-solving skills; able to anticipate and recognize systemic problems, diagnose root causes and take corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence Travel may be required Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response. 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). Learn more about all of our groups. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $123,000 - $198,000 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).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees. WeAreLilly

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