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Clinical Research Physician – Incretins

0-2 years
$198,000 – $336,600
10 Nov. 17, 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

Clinical Research Physician – Incretins

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


About Lilly

Lilly is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, dedicated to discovering and delivering life-changing medicines and improving patient care. The company values scientific innovation, patient-focused solutions, and strong ethical practices.


Role Purpose

The Clinical Research Physician – Incretins (Senior/Executive Director level) serves as a key medical leader within the Diabetes & Obesity Business Unit – Global Medical Affairs, responsible for:

  • Medical strategy for product launch & commercialization

  • Supporting clinical development across all phases

  • Enhancing customer (patients, HCPs, payers) experience

  • Ensuring scientific excellence and regulatory compliance

  • Driving medical support across incretin therapies and obesity treatment spectrum


Primary Responsibilities

1. Medical & Business Support

  • Contribute to medical strategy, patient journey mapping & product planning

  • Provide medical input for regulatory submissions (NDA/sNDA)

  • Support pricing, reimbursement, and access (PRA) activities

  • Lead scientific data dissemination through conferences, advisory boards & publications

  • Guide development of educational content and slide decks

  • Collaborate with global scientific experts & professional societies

  • Review & support medical information responses and media inquiries

  • Represent Lilly at congresses, booths, and external events

  • Lead real-world evidence (RWE), observational studies & phase 3b/4 trials


2. Clinical Planning & Trial Support

  • Collaborate with CRSs, clinical operations, statisticians & investigators

  • Develop clinical protocols & data collection tools

  • Support site training, startup and ongoing monitoring

  • Ensure compliance with GCP, ethical reviews & regulatory requirements

  • Review IIT proposals, publications & scientific materials

  • Monitor patient safety and adverse events in alignment with corporate policies

  • Contribute to global alignment of phase 3b/4 & early phase studies


3. Regulatory & Scientific Support

  • Stay updated on medical literature, competitive landscape & clinical trends

  • Provide scientific training to clinical teams

  • Act as clinical and protocol expert across functions

  • Participate in scientific congresses & external engagements

  • Support scientific content for labels, submissions, PRA tools and publications


4. General Responsibilities

  • Serve as a strong representative of patients and the Lilly brand

  • Maintain deep expertise in:

    • Diabetes & obesity pathophysiology

    • Clinical management

    • Medical affairs strategy

    • RWE, observational research, and early-phase data

  • Ensure compliance with global/ local medical, regulatory and quality standards


Minimum Qualification Requirements

  • Medical Doctor (MD)

  • Board eligible/certified in:

    • Endocrinology OR

    • Diabetology OR

    • Obesity Medicine

  • U.S. or LCME-approved equivalent foreign medical training

  • Clinical experience in diabetes or obesity


Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior pharmaceutical industry experience (medical affairs/clinical development)

  • Experience working on obesity disease state

  • Knowledge of drug development process

  • Strong leadership & cross-functional influence

  • Strong communication, teamwork & negotiation skills

  • Ability to travel domestically/internationally

  • Fluent in English (written & verbal)


Compensation & Benefits

Anticipated annual salary:
$198,000 – $336,600

Additional benefits include:

  • Annual company bonus

  • 401(k) & pension plans

  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage

  • Flexible spending accounts

  • Life insurance, PTO, wellness programs

  • Employee support networks (ERGs)


Inclusivity Commitment

Lilly is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No discrimination based on age, gender, race, disability, orientation, nationality, etc.
Workplace accommodations available upon request.