Associate Director-Clinical Research Lead

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.

Clinical Research Lead (CRL) in Los Angeles area will manage clinical investigators and sites for Lilly clinical trials and Post Marketing Safety Studies. Responsibilities include site identification and qualification, timely trial enrollment, database locks, issue management, and inspection readiness.

Business Management and Engagement: The CRL establishes strong relationships with clinical investigators, collaborates cross-functionally, prospects targeted sites, maintains therapeutic expertise, acts as a communication bridge, and influences internal and external factors to improve clinical research delivery.

Country/Regulatory: The CRL engages with regulatory bodies, ethical review boards, and national authorities to represent Lilly Investigator Engagement. They influence pharmaceutical associations, ensure compliance with country requirements, engage in the clinical development community, and support affiliate leadership in implementing initiatives.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• 3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or clinical research,
• Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice, therapeutic expertise, self-management skills, communication skills, strategic agility, and leadership behaviors.

Other Information/Additional Preferences:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or health-related field
• Organizational/planning skills, customer experience enhancement, fluency in English, knowledge of country regulatory guidelines, teamwork skills, decision-making ability, innovative solutions, and travel requirements.
• Travel is 50 to 75%

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