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Clinical Research Physician – Incretins

0-2 years
$198,000 – $336,600
10 Oct. 13, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences 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 Physician – Incretins

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Category: Medical
Job Type: Full-Time, Regular
Job ID: R-88387


Company Overview

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 work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to patients, improve disease management, and contribute to communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.


Job Purpose

The Clinical Research Physician is a key member of the Diabetes and Obesity Business Unit – Global Medical Affairs team. The role provides scientific and medical expertise to support launch, commercialization, and ongoing clinical activities for incretins and obesity-related products.

Key objectives include:

  • Enhancing customer experiences (patients, providers, payers).

  • Supporting product development across all clinical trial phases.

  • Ensuring compliance with local and international regulations, GCPs, and Lilly standards.


Primary Responsibilities

1. Business / Customer Support (Pre- and Post-Launch)

  • Support planning and execution of symposia, advisory boards, and HCP meetings.

  • Assist medical information associates in preparation and review of medical content.

  • Train medical personnel, including medical liaisons and health outcomes staff.

  • Prepare or review scientific responses to customer or media inquiries.

  • Support development of slide sets, abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and publications.

  • Build and maintain collaborations with scientific experts, thought leaders, and professional societies.

  • Provide congress support: answer questions, present data, participate in customer events.

  • Participate in real-world evidence, observational studies, and patient-reported outcome initiatives.

2. Clinical Planning

  • Collaborate with Clinical Research Scientists, statisticians, and investigators to develop study protocols and data collection requirements.

  • Assist in investigator selection and study start-up activities.

  • Ensure study compliance with regulatory approvals, ethical boards, and GCPs.

  • Provide scientific guidance and training to investigators and site personnel.

  • Monitor patient safety and adverse events according to corporate safety policies.

  • Contribute to global alignment of Phase 3b/4 studies and early-phase trials as applicable.

3. Regulatory Support Activities

  • Stay updated on clinical practice trends, competitor products, and therapeutic developments.

  • Critically review and evaluate medical literature relevant to the product.

  • Provide scientific training to clinical study teams.

  • Serve as a scientific consultant and protocol expert.

  • Participate in medical congresses and symposia to disseminate scientific knowledge.

4. General Responsibilities

  • Serve as an ambassador for patients and Lilly products.

  • Demonstrate deep understanding of diabetes, obesity, incretins, and related clinical management.

  • Lead medical planning, data dissemination, and communication strategies across clinical phases.


Minimum Qualification Requirements

  • Medical Doctor (MD) board eligible or certified in Endocrinology, Diabetology, or Obesity, or equivalent post-medical school clinical training.

  • U.S. trained physicians must achieve board eligibility or certification; non-U.S. trained physicians must meet LCME-approved medical school requirements.


Preferred Qualifications / Experience

  • Previous experience in pharmaceutical medical affairs or clinical development.

  • Clinical experience in Diabetes and Obesity disease states.

  • Knowledge of drug development processes.

  • Demonstrated ability to balance scientific and business priorities.

  • Strong cross-functional influence, leadership, and communication skills.

  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

  • Teamwork, organizational, and negotiation skills.

  • Fluent in English (verbal and written).


Compensation & Benefits

  • Anticipated salary: $198,000 – $336,600 (full-time equivalent).

  • Eligibility for company bonus based on individual and company performance.

  • Comprehensive benefits: 401(k), pension, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, vacation, leave of absence, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, employee clubs, and fitness benefits.

  • Lilly reserves the right to amend compensation and benefits.


Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

  • Lilly is committed to inclusion and provides accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

  • To request accommodations during the application process, complete the workplace accommodation form.

  • Lilly is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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