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Clinical Research Physician – Incretins

5+ years
USD 198,000 to 336,600 annually.
10 Nov. 26, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ 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 | Lilly Indianapolis

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

About Lilly

Lilly is a global healthcare innovator dedicated to improving lives through scientific discovery, clinical excellence, and patient-focused solutions. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, the organization drives advancements in medicine, medical education, and disease management. Lilly’s teams across the world collaborate to deliver high-quality therapies and enhance human health through research, development, and community engagement.


Position Overview: Clinical Research Physician – Incretins

The Clinical Research Physician – Incretins plays a strategic and scientific role within the Diabetes and Obesity Business Unit, supporting global medical affairs, clinical development, and commercialization strategies for incretin-based therapies.

This position applies medical expertise, clinical research experience, and scientific judgment to drive clinical planning, oversee late-phase and real-world evidence studies, strengthen scientific communication, and support product launches across global markets.

The role interacts cross-functionally with global development teams, regulatory bodies, medical affairs groups, and external scientific leaders to support evidence generation, data dissemination, and clinical strategy.


Key Responsibilities

1. Medical and Scientific Leadership

  • Provide scientific direction for clinical programs, including the development of global and regional medical plans for incretin therapies.

  • Lead clinical support for product launches, medical communications, and scientific engagement activities.

  • Guide the development and review of clinical protocols, study reports, publications, and data dissemination tools.

  • Support the design and alignment of Phase 3b/4 studies, real-world evidence initiatives, and observational research.

2. Business and Customer Support

  • Contribute to medical support activities for regulatory submissions and interactions with government agencies.

  • Provide scientific support for pricing, reimbursement, and access (PRA) initiatives.

  • Participate in congresses, advisory boards, symposia, and scientific forums.

  • Support medical information teams with scientific content review and medical training programs.

  • Strengthen relationships with healthcare professionals, thought leaders, and scientific societies.

3. Clinical Planning and Study Support

  • Collaborate with Clinical Research Scientists, statisticians, operations teams, and investigators to design and execute clinical studies.

  • Contribute to investigator selection, study startup processes, and scientific training of study personnel.

  • Monitor patient safety and ensure compliance with global patient safety standards.

  • Review investigator-initiated trial proposals, publications, and clinical development strategies.

4. Regulatory and Compliance Activities

  • Stay informed on medical literature, clinical trends, competitor data, and evolving therapeutic guidelines.

  • Ensure alignment with regulations including FDA, ICH, GCP, and global ethics guidelines.

  • Provide scientific training for clinical teams and ensure adherence to corporate quality standards.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Act as a scientific expert supporting various teams across medical affairs, clinical development, and commercial strategy.

  • Serve as an ambassador for patient-centric values and the Lilly brand.


Experience Requirements

  • Minimum: Medical Doctor (MD) degree.

  • Board eligibility or board certification in Endocrinology, Diabetology, Obesity Medicine, or a related specialty.

  • 5+ years of clinical experience in diabetes, endocrinology, metabolic disorders, or obesity medicine.

  • Previous experience in pharmaceutical medical affairs or clinical development is highly preferred.

  • Experience supporting clinical trial design, medical planning, or scientific communication.

  • Experience working with cross-functional teams in a global or matrix organization.


Required Qualifications

  • Completion of clinical training at an accredited medical institution.

  • Compliance with regional medical licensing standards (LCME or equivalent for international candidates).

  • Strong understanding of diabetes pathophysiology, incretin mechanisms, and obesity therapeutics.

  • Excellent scientific communication skills, including the ability to present at global scientific meetings.

  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.


Preferred Skills

  • Experience in late-phase clinical research, real-world evidence, or post-marketing studies.

  • Knowledge of drug development processes and regulatory expectations.

  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

  • Strategic thinking with the ability to balance clinical and business priorities.

  • Strong organizational, negotiation, and scientific writing skills.

  • Fluency in English (verbal and written).


Compensation & Benefits

Anticipated salary range: USD 198,000 to 336,600 annually.
Additional benefits include eligibility for performance-based bonuses, 401(k) plans, pension programs, medical and dental coverage, wellness programs, paid time off, and other employee support benefits as per company policy.


Equal Opportunity Commitment

Lilly is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any protected category. Accommodation requests for the application process are supported through Lilly’s dedicated assistance channels.