Senior Director, Oncology Discovery and Development Contracting

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.

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Do you have procurement focused contracting expertise within the life sciences field? If so, consider joining the Lilly Oncology Business Unit (OBU), a dynamic powerhouse born from the successful acquisition and integration of Loxo Oncology and Lilly Oncology. This is an exciting time to be part of the OBU, as we boast an expansive pipeline, robust scientific expertise, and a proven team dedicated to making a difference. In this role, you will support the discovery and development of new drugs that are critical to oncology patients, contributing to groundbreaking advancements in cancer treatment. Be a part of our mission to improve patient outcomes and make a lasting impact in the field of oncology!

As part of the Early Phase Oncology Business Operations team, the Senior Director of Oncology Discovery and Development Contracting will be responsible for drafting and negotiating complex contracts in a risk-based approach. This position is key in managing all Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Consulting Agreements, and other procurement-focused agreements. The role requires extensive experience in contract management, strong negotiation skills, and collaborative work across multiple teams to support drug discovery and development. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead negotiations and ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full lifecycle management of all MSAs, NDAs, and other complex procurement-focused agreements (such as licenses, consulting agreements and contract amendments) for Lilly’s Early Phase Oncology team.
• Hands-on drafting and redlining of agreements.
• Lead the assessment and negotiation of contractual legal obligations and terms with suppliers, including but not limited to scope, confidentiality, property ownership, privacy, indemnity, liability, and other core risk areas.
• Collaborate with legal teams to assess and respond to counterparty redlines, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance requirements.
• Serve …