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Clinical Research Lead

5+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Jan. 30, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc, M.Sc, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, LifeScience Graduates Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Clinical Research Lead
Location: Alcobendas, Madrid, Spain
Category: Research & Development
Job Type: Full-Time, Regular
Job Id: R-76078


About Eli Lilly:

At Eli Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to improve lives globally. We are a leading global healthcare company, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees are dedicated to discovering and delivering life-changing medicines, improving the understanding of diseases, and giving back to communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We are looking for passionate individuals to help us make a meaningful impact on people’s lives.

Position Overview:

The Clinical Research Lead (CRL) plays a critical role in managing clinical sites involved in Lilly’s clinical trials within the assigned therapeutic areas. The CRL ensures that clinical trial sites meet the highest standards of performance and compliance while driving trial recruitment, enrolment, and timely database lock. This position also emphasizes the creation of strong professional relationships with clinical investigators and the development of strategic partnerships to optimize clinical trial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Site Management:

    • Lead site identification and qualification processes to ensure the timely initiation of clinical trials.
    • Manage comprehensive site activities, ensuring readiness for trial enrolment, recruitment, and timely database lock.
    • Address and resolve issues related to site performance, recruitment challenges, and operational obstacles.
    • Maintain site and country-level inspection readiness at all times.
  • Strategic Planning & Vendor Oversight:

    • Oversee site monitoring activities, ensuring compliance with protocols and regulatory requirements at the site and country level.
    • Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders to optimize clinical trial efficiency and compliance.
  • Relationship Management:

    • Establish and maintain strong relationships with both active and potential clinical investigators to ensure a positive and productive experience for all parties involved in the clinical trials.
    • Develop and nurture strategic institutional/site relationships, particularly across various therapeutic areas, to enhance clinical trial delivery.
  • Regulatory & Therapeutic Knowledge:

    • Stay updated on local treatment paradigms and the standard of care to support targeted feasibility studies and strategic trial allocation.
    • Maintain a thorough understanding of in-country regulatory guidelines and ensure full compliance with them throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.
  • Travel:

    • This role requires frequent travel (50-75%) to clinical trial sites and related locations.

Qualifications:

  • Required Education:

    • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a scientific or health-related field.
  • Required Experience:

    • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or clinical research, with a strong understanding of Good Clinical Practices (GCP).
    • Proven experience in site management, clinical trial oversight, and relationship development with clinical investigators.
  • Required Skills:

    • Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), including fluency in English (C1 advanced level).
    • Strong organizational and self-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
    • Ability to develop therapeutic expertise to support portfolio needs.
    • A demonstrated ability to enhance the customer experience and improve site performance.

Preferred Experience & Skills:

  • Experience in therapeutic areas relevant to Lilly’s portfolio.
  • Ability to apply creative solutions to overcome challenges in clinical trial management.
  • Expertise in regulatory guidelines and clinical research landscapes.

Additional Information:

At Lilly, we are committed to providing equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position, please complete the accommodation request form here. Please note this form is for applicants needing accommodations during the application process only.

Lilly's Commitment to Diversity:

Lilly is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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