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Clinical Research Physician - Metabolics (Orforglipron)

Lilly
Lilly
3-7 years
Not Disclosed
10 Jan. 21, 2026
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 – Metabolics (Orforglipron)
Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Category: Medical & Clinical Affairs
Job Type: Full-Time, Regular
Experience Required: 3–7 years in Clinical Research, Medical Affairs, or Pharmaceutical Industry

Company Overview:
At Lilly, we combine caring with discovery to improve lives globally. As a leading healthcare organization headquartered in Indianapolis, USA, we develop life-changing medicines, advance disease understanding, and support communities worldwide. We are seeking passionate professionals committed to scientific excellence, patient-centric solutions, and impactful medical innovation.

Purpose of the Role:
The Clinical Research Physician (CRP) will provide scientific and clinical expertise across medical affairs, development, and brand teams to support product launch, commercialization, and clinical research initiatives. The CRP serves as a key scientific resource, ensuring that all activities align with business unit priorities, regulatory requirements, and global medical standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Medical & Scientific Leadership:

  • Provide in-depth medical expertise in metabolic therapeutic areas and product portfolio to affiliate, regional, and global teams.

  • Contribute to clinical and medical strategy development to support brand commercialization, payer partnerships, and product access initiatives.

  • Maintain detailed, up-to-date knowledge of molecules, clinical trial data, and emerging research.

  • Lead medical education programs, including internal training and field medical support for MSLs, MAPs, and sales teams.

  • Review, approve, and develop scientific content for promotional and non-promotional materials in compliance with local regulations.

Clinical Research & Trial Management:

  • Input into global and regional clinical trial (CT) planning, site selection, initiation, execution, and reporting.

  • Support Phases I–IV clinical trials, investigator engagement, and data analysis.

  • Collaborate with Clinical Operations and Translational Medicine teams to ensure high-quality, compliant trial execution.

  • Ensure timely reporting of adverse events and support pharmacovigilance activities.

External Relations & Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Identify and engage with healthcare professionals, advocacy groups, and professional societies.

  • Serve as a scientific liaison to key opinion leaders (KOLs) and support collaborative initiatives.

  • Present scientific and clinical data at conferences, advisory boards, and other medical forums.

People Leadership & Collaboration:

  • Mentor and guide Medical Affairs Professionals (MAPs) and Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs).

  • Support performance management, training, and career development of direct and dotted-line reports.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Pricing & Access, Legal, Global Product Safety, and Regulatory teams.

Compliance & Quality Assurance:

  • Ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practices (GCP), local laws, international regulations (FDA, ICH, CPMP), and company policies.

  • Uphold ethical medical standards and scientific integrity in all activities.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • MBBS/MD with full Medical Council registration or eligibility.

  • 3–7 years of relevant experience in clinical research, medical affairs, or pharmaceutical industry, preferably in metabolic or related therapeutic areas.

  • Demonstrated ability to balance scientific and business priorities.

  • Strong communication, interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.

  • Experience in clinical trial management, medical education, and KOL engagement.

  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

  • Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

Why Join:

  • Be part of a global pharmaceutical leader driving innovation and medical excellence.

  • Engage in impactful clinical research and therapeutic strategies that improve patient outcomes.

  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across India and global affiliates.

Apply Now to advance your career as a Clinical Research Physician at Lilly and contribute to transforming patient care in metabolic diseases.