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Senior Advisor - Statistics

0-2 years
$142,500 – $228,800
10 Nov. 27, 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

Senior Advisor – Statistics

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Category: Research & Development
Job Type: Full-Time, Regular
Job ID: R-89786


About Lilly

Lilly is a global healthcare leader committed to improving patient outcomes through innovation, scientific rigor, and compassionate care. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Lilly combines research, discovery, and community engagement to deliver life-changing medicines worldwide.


Position Overview

Lilly is seeking a Senior Advisor in Statistics to support clinical research and development through statistical design, analysis, and data interpretation. This role is responsible for guiding clinical trial design, statistical analysis, and reporting while collaborating closely with physicians, clinical research scientists, and other R&D teams.

This is a pivotal position for driving scientific rigor, regulatory compliance, and innovative statistical methods across clinical studies.


Key Responsibilities

Statistical Trial Design and Analysis

  • Provide input on study protocols, design studies, and write statistical sections of protocols.

  • Select and justify statistical methods for data analysis and author the corresponding statistical analysis plans.

  • Conduct statistical analyses upon creation of reporting databases.

  • Collaborate with data sciences teams to implement data quality assurance plans.

  • Stay current with statistical methodology and perform peer-reviews of colleagues’ work.

  • Guide team members on appropriate statistical research methods.

Communication of Results

  • Write reports and communicate study findings to internal and external stakeholders.

  • Present results through regulatory submissions, manuscripts, oral presentations, and one-on-one meetings.

  • Respond to regulatory queries and engage with authorities as needed.

Therapeutic Area Knowledge

  • Maintain knowledge of disease states, competitive landscapes, and regulatory environments.

  • Enhance collaboration and credibility as a scientific contributor.

Regulatory Compliance

  • Perform work in compliance with corporate, medical, local, and departmental policies and training.

Statistical Leadership and Teamwork

  • Introduce innovative methodology and tools to solve critical statistical challenges.

  • Apply technical expertise to influence business decisions and project outcomes.

  • Lead projects independently and work cross-functionally with R&D teams.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Statistics or Biostatistics.

  • At least 3 years of experience in Clinical Research and Development.


Preferred Skills & Experience

  • Proficiency in statistical programming tools such as SAS, R, Spotfire, WinBUGS, etc.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective collaboration.

  • Knowledge of experimental design and statistical analysis applied in clinical research.

  • Demonstrated problem-solving ability, critical thinking, and innovation.

  • Strong self-management and resource management skills to meet competing deadlines.


Compensation & Benefits

  • Estimated Salary: $142,500 – $228,800 (based on experience and location).

  • Eligibility for company bonus based on performance.

  • Comprehensive benefits including:

    • 401(k) and pension plans

    • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

    • Flexible spending accounts

    • Paid vacation and leave benefits

    • Life insurance and dependent coverage

    • Employee assistance, wellness, and fitness programs


Equal Opportunity Statement

Lilly is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any legally protected category. Accessibility accommodations are available for applicants during the hiring process.

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): Black Employees at Lilly, PRIDE, Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), Lilly India Network, OLA, VLN, enAble, and other networks supporting diversity and inclusion.