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Clinical Research Physician - Metabolics (Orforglipron)

Lilly
Lilly
3-5 years
Not Disclosed
Gurgaon, Haryana, India
10 March 11, 2026
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

Job Title: Clinical Research Physician – Metabolics (Orforglipron)
Company: Lilly
Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular
Job ID: R-97994
Experience Required: Minimum 3–5 years in clinical research or medical affairs in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry

About Lilly
Lilly is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, committed to uniting caring with discovery to improve patient lives worldwide. Our teams work to deliver life-changing medicines, enhance disease understanding, and contribute to communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

Role Summary
The Clinical Research Physician (CRP) – Metabolics will serve as a key medical and scientific expert supporting the Orforglipron program. The role will integrate clinical expertise with medical affairs and development teams to provide strategic input for launch, commercialization, and clinical development activities. The CRP will engage with patients, healthcare providers, payers, and internal stakeholders to ensure clinical insights are applied effectively across the drug lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Medical & Scientific Expertise

  • Provide expert medical input on Metabolics therapeutic area and product portfolio for affiliate, regional, and global teams.

  • Maintain detailed knowledge of clinical data for assigned molecule(s) to support scientific discussions, regulatory submissions, and product value communication.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Clinical Operations, Corporate Affairs, Medical Information, Global Product Safety, and Pricing, Reimbursement & Access (PRA).

  • Support the preparation and review of scientific publications, promotional and non-promotional materials, and medical education content.

Clinical Research & Trial Support

  • Contribute to global and regional clinical trial planning, site selection, initiation, monitoring, and reporting.

  • Ensure implementation of clinical trial plans with quality, speed, and value.

  • Assist in investigator engagement, advisory boards, symposia, and other scientific meetings.

  • Collaborate with Medical Affairs Professionals (MAPs) and Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs) to enhance knowledge sharing and field medical strategy execution.

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

  • Ensure activities comply with local and international regulations, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), company policies, and medical ethics standards.

  • Provide clinical oversight in responding to medical inquiries, adverse events reporting, and Health Technology Assessments (HTAs).

  • Review and approve medical information, materials, and presentations in line with compliance guidelines.

External Engagement & Thought Leadership

  • Establish relationships with healthcare providers, advocacy groups, and professional bodies to facilitate scientific exchange.

  • Provide scientific guidance during external medical interactions, conferences, and publications.

  • Support evidence generation initiatives and the dissemination of clinical trial outcomes to the medical community.

Leadership & Mentorship

  • Provide guidance, coaching, and performance management to MAPs and MSLs.

  • Contribute to talent development and training programs for internal teams.

  • Actively participate in recruitment, diversity, retention, and team development efforts.

Qualifications & Experience

  • MBBS or MD with full medical council registration.

  • Minimum 3–5 years of clinical research or medical affairs experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.

  • Strong therapeutic area expertise in Metabolics or related fields is highly desirable.

  • Demonstrated ability to balance scientific and business priorities.

  • Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to engage in domestic and international travel as required.

  • Fluent in English (written and verbal).

Why Join Lilly?
This role offers the opportunity to directly impact patient care through clinical research, medical strategy, and evidence-based decision-making. As a Clinical Research Physician, you will contribute to innovative Metabolics programs, collaborate with leading experts, and support the delivery of transformative therapies globally.

Work Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Lilly is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation can submit a request through Lilly’s workplace accommodation process.