Director, ExploR&D Translational Medicine

The Director, ExploR&D Translational Medicine is responsible for the overarching medical strategy and medical oversight for multiple assets in the ExploR&D portfolio, across therapeutic areas and modalities. This unique breadth and depth of the role gives the right candidate the opportunity to provide leadership in early phase clinical development on multiple exciting programs, working with external biotechnology companies and venture capital funds, as well as internal Lilly therapeutic area experts.

What You Will Do

The incumbent is accountable for the medical and safety leadership for all phases of drug development from candidate selection to proof-of-concept readout. Works with a multidisciplinary team to construct and execute a sound clinical development plan to develop and test key scientific hypotheses, discharge risks regarding asset safety and efficacy, and enable effective decision-making related to asset development.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The right candidate will have strong clinical pharmacology and/or translational biology experience, with a Masters or PhD background as a plus. Extensive early phase clinical trial experience, with at least 5-7 years in industry (or equivalent experience), and experience in authoring and executing multiple Phase 1 and 2a protocols, ideally across a range of therapeutic areas.

Requirements

• Medical Doctor
• Certified in appropriate specialty/subspecialty or have completed the comparable level of post-medical school clinical training in China
• At least 5 years of direct experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Strong clinical pharmacology and/or translational biology experience
• Extensive early phase clinical trial experience
• Experience in authoring and executing multiple Phase 1 and 2a protocols

Benefits

• 25% travel may be required
• Hybrid role based in Boston, MA or Indianapolis, IN (Remote considered for exceptional candidates)
• Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions