Director - Clinical Research Scientist - Medical Affairs

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: February 15, 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. Director - Clinical Research Scientist – Medical Affairs Position Summary The Clinical Research Scientist (CRS) within the Business Unit – Medical Affairs provides scientific and clinical expertise to support product strategy and execute medical plan tactics, customer engagement, and evidence generation. This role ensures that medical insights, clinical data, and regulatory considerations are effectively integrated into local business activities and global development plans. Key Responsibilities 1. Business & Customer Support Anticipate and respond to scientific and clinical information needs from healthcare providers, payers, and patient groups. Lead data analyses and health outcomes research to address customer questions. Contribute to medical strategy and brand planning in collaboration with global Medical Affairs, GPO/RWE, PRA, and commercial partners. Provide medical expertise for payer partnerships, promotional material review, and business?to?business/government engagements. Support training of sales, medical, and patient support teams. Lead definition of Patient Journey and contribute clinical perspective to patient programs. Participate in relevant professional and industry associations. 2. Scientific Exchange & Data Dissemination Ensure compliance with global and local regulations governing scientific communication. Address unsolicited scientific inquiries in alignment with medical governance standards. Support scientific meetings, advisory boards, symposia, and other expert engagements. Prepare or review medical letters, slide decks, abstracts, posters, and manuscripts. Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders and scientific societies. Represent the company at medical congresses and support scientific booth activities. Contribute to data analyses, publication development, and Clinical Trial Registry reporting. 3. Clinical Planning Align clinical strategies with regional needs by collaborating with Medical Affairs and global development teams. Communicate local research needs to ensure Phase III–IV programs reflect market and customer requirements. Maintain up?to?date understanding of clinical and competitive data. Provide regional clinical insights to inform development plans and study protocols. 4. Clinical Research Execution Review and approve informed consent documents to ensure accurate risk communication. Partner with clinical operations, statisticians, and investigators throughout study design, initiation, conduct, and close?out. Support investigator/site training and address study?related medical questions. Oversee local safety monitoring and adverse event follow?up. Review investigator?initiated trial (IIT) proposals as needed. Ensure global alignment of Phase 3b/4 and applicable early?phase studies. 5. Regulatory Support Contribute to development and review of local labeling and labeling changes. Provide medical input for regulatory submissions, advisory committee preparation, and local registration activities. Participate in risk management planning with global and local teams. 6. Scientific & Professional Development Stay informed on therapeutic area trends, market changes, and competitive landscape. Provide scientific training to clinical study teams and act as a protocol subject?matter expert. Represent the organization at medical congresses and contribute to medical budget planning. Seek opportunities for external scientific engagement. 7. Leadership & Collaboration Set and pursue professional development goals and support growth of colleagues and direct reports. Contribute to recruitment, diversity, and retention efforts when applicable. Participate in committees, Six Sigma initiatives, and cross?functional projects. Model leadership behaviors and serve as an ambassador for patients and the company. Minimum Qualifications: An advanced health/medical/scientific (for example, in Pharmacology, physiology, microbiology) or related graduate degree such as DVM, PharmD, PhD, MSN with advanced clinical specialty (Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Practitioner) with 10 years of clinical experience or pharmaceutical experience (preferably in Medical Affairs) ? OR Have a BS or master's degree in health/medical/scientific or related field and 10 years of pharmaceutical experience that is directly related to at least one of the following: Clinical trial experience in areas relevant to drug discovery, Drug/clinical development experience (for example, epidemiology, toxicology, pharmacology, regulatory affairs, medical affairs) or direct role and contribution to medical content. Other Information/Additional Preferences: Alzheimer’s disease expertise Experience leading clinical workflow redesign/transformation in neurology and/or primary care settings Experience utilizing implementation science theories, models, and frameworks in large-scale healthcare improvement projects Fluent in English, verbal and written communication Primary internal interactions include, but not limited to: Therapeutic area directors, managers, or project managers Product directors, managers, and associates of the brand Clinical research staff Statisticians Scientific communication associates Medical information associates Medical liaisons Global patient outcomes research consultants/research scientists and health outcomes liaisons Regulatory directors, scientists, and associates Sales representatives Legal counsel Therapeutic area physicians, global brand physicians, early phase physicians, clinical research scientists, and Regional Medical Leader, Directors-Medical. Corporate or regional patient safety physician(s) External Contacts Scientific and clinical experts, thought leaders Lilly clinical investigators Practicing physicians/prescribers Regulatory agency personnel Professional association staff and leaders Disease advocates and lay organizations focused on relevant health issues Formulary representatives (private and government) 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 $177,000 - $259,600 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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