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Sr. Director - Clinical Development Program Lead - Cardiometabolic Health

10+ years
$151,500 - $244,200 annually.
10 April 28, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science 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 - Clinical Development Program Lead - Cardiometabolic Health

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Company

Eli Lilly and Company

Category

Research & Development

Job Type

Full Time | Regular

Job ID

R-73903

Position Summary

The Sr. Director - Clinical Development Program Lead (CDPL) is responsible for overseeing the global clinical development of assigned assets in the cardiometabolic health therapeutic area. This role includes the development and execution of the clinical plan, including competitive strategy, trial planning, budget management, risk management, and ensuring timely delivery of clinical trials.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Planning and Execution:

  • Single point of accountability for clinical development from strategy to post-launch support.

  • Lead asset teams to create competitive profiles and develop clinical scenarios.

  • Support novel development approaches to accelerate asset development.

  • Ensure clear communication and understanding of strategy, timelines, and risks across clinical functions.

  • Manage clinical trial packages, including scope, timeline, budget, and risk management.

Leadership and Influence:

  • Guide cross-functional teams to implement clinical plans efficiently.

  • Ensure clinical functions are aligned with asset strategy and timelines.

  • Champion risk management and drive project deliverables.

  • Maintain a culture of compliance and inspection readiness in clinical research.

  • Encourage continuous improvement and innovation in clinical trials and operations.

  • Mentor clinical development managers and team members.

People Management:

  • Recruit and develop a diverse and capable workforce for clinical development.

  • Ensure efficient project management and oversight of team deliverables.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or health-related field.

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or clinical research.

Additional Skills/Preferences

  • Post-graduate degree (e.g., Pharm D, M.S., or Ph.D.).

  • 2+ years of previous supervisory experience.

  • Strong knowledge of clinical trial regulations and guidelines.

  • Experience managing complex/cross-functional projects and clinical trials.

  • Experience with budget management for clinical development.

Compensation

  • Anticipated Salary: $151,500 - $244,200 annually.

  • Eligible for company bonus program (based on company and individual performance).

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan and pension

  • Vacation and paid time off

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits

  • Flexible spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care)

  • Life insurance and death benefits

  • Wellness programs (EAP, fitness benefits, clubs, and activities)

  • Other leave of absence benefits

Travel

  • No travel specified.

Telecommuting

  • Telecommuting benefit available.

On-Site Position

  • Located at Indianapolis, IN.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lilly is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion.

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Includes groups such as Black Employees at Lilly, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Lilly India Network, PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), and others.

Accommodation

Applicants needing accommodations during the application process can request assistance via the Accommodation Request Form.