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Sr. Director – Immunology Translational Medicine

Lilly
Lilly
Fresher years
$168,000 - $294,800
10 Nov. 18, 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

Job Title: Sr. Director – Immunology Translational Medicine
Location: San Diego, CA | Indianapolis, IN | Boston, MA, United States
Category: Research & Development
Job Type: Full-Time, Regular
Job ID: R-91873
Experience Required: Fresher

Company Overview:
Lilly is a global healthcare leader dedicated to advancing science and delivering transformative therapies that improve patient outcomes worldwide. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Lilly operates with a mission to foster innovation, advance drug discovery, and make meaningful contributions to global health.

Role Overview:
We are seeking a Sr. Director in Immunology Translational Medicine to join our Translational Immunology team. This role offers freshers with strong academic backgrounds an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in biomarker research, translational strategies, and clinical-stage immunology programs. The successful candidate will contribute to understanding and advancing therapeutic approaches in autoimmune diseases while supporting discovery and clinical-stage research efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute translational strategies across multiple immunology programs to support Lilly’s portfolio.

  • Collaborate actively with discovery and clinical teams to define translational immunology objectives and priorities.

  • Establish and maintain laboratory capabilities for biomarker research and translational assays.

  • Contribute to publication and communication strategies for biomarker findings at conferences and in scientific journals.

  • Support clinical program development through protocol and regulatory guidance on biomarker applications.

  • Identify and leverage internal and external resources, including academic, biotech, and CRO collaborations, to enhance biomarker strategies.

  • Facilitate precision medicine approaches, novel translational tools, and innovative technologies in drug discovery.

  • Mentor and develop early-career scientists and foster a collaborative team environment.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. or M.D. in Immunology, Life Sciences, or related disciplines.

  • Fresher candidates with strong academic research experience and interest in translational immunology are encouraged to apply.

  • Understanding of drug discovery and development lifecycle.

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a matrixed team environment.

  • Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams or academic-industry collaborations.

  • Familiarity with high-content data, computational biology, or AI applications in translational medicine.

  • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills for large scientific forums.

  • Agility to adapt to evolving research priorities and deliver impactful results.

Additional Information:

  • Work Environment: Laboratory and office-based research setting.

  • Travel: Approximately 20% travel may be required.

  • Compensation: Competitive salary based on education, skills, and location, with eligibility for performance-based bonus and comprehensive benefits including healthcare, pension, 401(k), life insurance, and wellness programs.

Lilly Commitment:
Lilly is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. All qualified candidates, including those requiring accommodations, are encouraged to apply.

Apply Now: Join a global team dedicated to advancing immunology research and developing innovative therapies that improve lives for patients worldwide.