Senior Director Global Medical Affairs (Cardiovascular/Cardiometabolic Health)

Lilly

2+ years

$198,000 – $356,400

United States

10 Jan. 8, 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: Senior Director – Global Medical Affairs (Cardiovascular/Cardiometabolic Health)
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Category: Medical Affairs / Clinical Research
Job Type: Full-Time, Regular
Job ID: R-94294

Company Overview:
Lilly is a global pharmaceutical leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative medicines, scientific discovery, and patient-centered solutions. The Cardiovascular/Cardiometabolic Health Business Unit focuses on medical and scientific excellence to drive product launch, commercialization, and optimize the patient journey worldwide.

Role Overview:
The Senior Director – Global Medical Affairs, Cardiovascular/Cardiometabolic Health will provide strategic leadership in medical affairs and clinical research to support product lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, and customer engagement. The role partners closely with global development teams, clinical pharmacology, translational medicine, and commercial functions to align medical strategy with patient-centric outcomes. This position oversees clinical planning, late-phase and marketed product support, real-world evidence initiatives, and medical communications across global and regional markets.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Business & Customer Support (Pre- and Post-Launch):

Lead planning and execution of symposia, advisory boards, and HCP engagements.
Support medical information associates in preparing and reviewing scientific letters and materials.
Train and mentor medical personnel, including liaisons and health outcomes staff.
Develop and review scientific information for HCPs, patients, and media inquiries.
Provide follow-up to HCPs per global SOPs and support data dissemination through publications, abstracts, posters, and slide sets.
Establish and maintain collaborations with key scientific experts, thought leaders, and professional societies.
Provide congress support including presentations, exhibits, and advisory board participation.

2. Clinical Planning & Study Oversight:

Collaborate with clinical research scientists, statisticians, health outcomes staff, and investigators on protocol development and data collection.
Participate in investigator identification, site selection, and scientific training.
Ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practices (GCP), ethical review board approvals, informed consent, and local regulatory requirements.
Contribute to global alignment of Phase 3b/4 studies and early-phase clinical trials where applicable.
Monitor patient safety and adverse events according to corporate patient safety policies.

3. Regulatory & Scientific Support:

Track clinical practice trends and access projections for short-term (1–2 years) and long-term (3–5 years) horizons.
Evaluate medical literature, competitive product data, and scientific developments.
Provide scientific consultation and protocol expertise to clinical teams.
Attend, contribute, and present at medical congresses and symposia.
Explore extramural scientific opportunities and foster external collaborations.

4. Leadership & General Responsibilities:

Act as an ambassador for patients and the Lilly brand.
Provide strategic guidance in cardiovascular pathophysiology, clinical management, medical planning for launch, data dissemination, and real-world evidence.
Lead cross-functional teams and influence scientific and business priorities.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), board-eligible or certified in an appropriate specialty/subspecialty.
Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in cardiovascular medicine.
Cardiology board eligibility or certification strongly preferred.
Prior pharmaceutical industry experience in medical affairs or clinical development preferred.
Knowledge of drug development processes is advantageous.
Demonstrated leadership and ability to balance scientific priorities with business goals.
Strong communication, teamwork, organizational, and negotiation skills.
Ability to influence cross-functionally and create a collaborative working environment.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
Fluent in English (verbal and written).

Compensation & Benefits:

Annual base salary range: $198,000 – $356,400, depending on education, experience, and geographic location.
Eligibility for company bonus based on performance.
Comprehensive benefits including 401(k) participation, pension, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, paid vacation, leave programs, wellness programs, and employee engagement initiatives.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion:
Lilly is proud to be an EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Application Notes:
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