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The GI Therapeutic Area within Lilly Immunology Development is focused on developing new therapies for patients with gastrointestinal diseases. The GI immunology development team is seeking a motivated clinical research scientist that is passionate about drug development within gastroenterology. The candidate must have extensive drug development experience in mid-to-late phase trials. They will engage in various trial related activities including but not limited to the development, conduct and reporting of global clinical trials in support of registration and commercialization of new therapies; the reporting of adverse events; the drafting and review process for protocols, study reports, publications; engagement with global regulatory authorities and other governmental agencies; outreach medical activities including thought leaders engagement.

Key Objectives/Deliverables

The primary responsibilities of the Development CRS are generally related to late-phase and marketed compounds. The core job responsibilities may include those listed below as deemed appropriate by line management, as well as other duties as assigned.

Clinical Planning: product lifecycle plan, clinical strategies, development plans and study protocol design. Provide subject matter expertise and keep updated with the pre-clinical and clinical data relevant to the moleculeClinical Trial Execution and Support: Plans, collaborates on and reviews scientific content of clinical documents such as protocols, informed consent documents, final study reports, and submissions. Supports the monitoring of patient safety during study and engages in the global product safety reviews. Cross function collaboration with clinical trial teams in the design, conduct and reporting of mid to late phase clinical trials. Conduct study start-up meetings, investigator meetings and other activities to provide the appropriate training and information to investigators and site personnel.Scientific Data Dissemination/Exchange: engage in reporting of clinical trial data in Clinical Trial Registry activities. Support the planning of symposia, advisory board meetings, and other meetings with health care professionals. Establish and maintain collaborations and relationships thought leaders. Support clinical trial data analysis and publications.Regulatory Support Activities: Provide medical expertise to regulatory scientists and support regulatory strategy.Scientific and Technical Expertise and continued development: Acts as scientific consultant and protocol expert for clinical study team members and others in medical.

Minimum Requirements

An advanced health/medical/scientific (for example, in Pharmacology, physiology, microbiology) or related graduate degree such as, PharmD, PhD, MSN with advanced clinical specialty (Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Practitioner) AND3+ years of clinical development experience, including mid-to-late stage development

Additional Skills/Preferences

Demonstrated ability to balance scientific priorities with business priorities with examples of successful leadership skillsDemonstrated strong communication, interpersonal, teamwork, organizational, and negotiation skillsPrevious GI drug development experiencePediatric drug development experienceOral/written communication/listening skills are essentialStrong relationship-building and interaction skills with peers and managementPreferred location is Indianapolis, though remote arrangements may be considered

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

$142,500 - $228,800

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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