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Senior Director - Global Diagnostics Scientific Affairs

5-8 years
$142,500 – $246,400
10 July 29, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in a relevant field 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 Summary

Lilly is hiring a Senior Director – Global Diagnostics Scientific Affairs at its headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana. This high-impact role requires an experienced diagnostics expert to lead global strategies in lab medicine and diagnostic availability. The successful candidate will act as a thought leader across business units, guiding partner selection, laboratory insights, and scientific training. This is a key leadership opportunity for those passionate about diagnostics and scientific advancement in the pharmaceutical industry.


Key Responsibilities

  • Act as enterprise subject matter expert in lab medicine and pathology.

  • Develop and execute global strategies to improve diagnostic accuracy and test availability.

  • Lead central management of diagnostic guideline body submissions (e.g., CAP, ADLM).

  • Provide strategic input on companion diagnostics and partner selection.

  • Track lab market trends and technologies to guide business units.

  • Support evidence generation and ensure best practices across studies.

  • Deliver diagnostics training and represent Lilly in scientific engagements.

  • Drive collaboration across business units to integrate diagnostic expertise.


Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in a relevant field.

  • Minimum 5 years of clinical or pharmaceutical industry experience.

  • At least 8 years of experience in diagnostic medical affairs preferred.

  • Deep understanding of laboratory medicine, including pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes.

  • Demonstrated problem-solving and measurement-oriented mindset.

  • Experience working in matrix and global environments.

  • Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills.


Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary: $142,500 – $246,400

  • Annual company bonus eligibility

  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision, prescription)

  • 401(k) plan and pension eligibility

  • Paid vacation and leave of absence benefits

  • Wellness programs, fitness perks, employee clubs

  • Life and disability insurance

  • Opportunities for professional growth and global collaboration


Company Description

Eli Lilly and Company is a global pharmaceutical leader headquartered in Indianapolis, dedicated to improving lives through breakthrough innovation in healthcare. With over 140 years of scientific excellence, Lilly focuses on delivering life-changing medications and investing in communities around the world.


Work Mode

On-site – Indianapolis, Indiana, United States


Call to Action

If you are a diagnostics expert ready to shape global diagnostic strategy in a leading pharma organization, apply now and help Lilly deliver innovation in lab medicine worldwide.