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Clinical Research Physician – Medical Affairs - Oncology

Purpose:

At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but we also develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

For more than 50 years, Lilly Oncology has been delivering life-changing medicines and support to people living with cancer and those who care for them. Our oncology global medical affairs team seeks to understand, generate, and share key data, science, and insights in order to deliver improved outcomes for cancer patients. The clinical research physician (CRP) in Lilly Oncology’s Global Medical Affairs organization will help accelerate the impact we can have on patient lives across the globe.

Through the application of scientific and medical training, clinical expertise, and relevant experience, the Global Medical Affairs CRP is an integral member our medical team supporting strategic planning, drug development, and commercialization activities with the goal of improving outcomes for those with cancer. This CRP role is primarily focused on precision medicine and lung cancer.

Primary Responsibilities:  

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared.  The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job description.  Consult with your supervision regarding your actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the position.

The primary responsibility of the Global Medical Affairs CRP is to provide expert medical and scientific support to all aspects of the business, to ultimately improve outcomes for those with cancer. This includes support for drugs in development, marketed products, and the disease state.

The CRP plays a leadership role in understanding the therapeutic environment and HCP needs, generating critical scientific evidence, and disseminating scientific data. The core job responsibilities may include those listed below as well as other duties as assigned:

Environmental Insights and Customer Engagement Understand and anticipate the scientific information needs of customers (oncologists, payers, patients, health care providers)Engage external customers through 1:1s, advisory boards, and congress-related activitiesBuild and cultivate key oncology thought leader relationshipsContribute to the development of medical strategies to support pre- and post-commercialization activities by working closely with the Global Medical Affairs, clinical development and brand teamsIdentify and deliver solutions to close oncology clinical care gapsSupport internal field training of medical and commercial personnelDevelop and maintain appropriate collaborations and relationships with relevant professional societiesStay on the cutting edge of emerging data/science sharing key trends and data that could inform strategy

Evidence Generation

Identify evidence gaps and develop evidence generation proposals to address suchDrive scientific disclosure strategy and plansActively address customer questions in a timely fashion by leading data analyses and new clinical or health outcomes research effortsCollaborate with clinical development to inform drug development plans and clinical trialsParticipate in investigator identification and selection, in conjunction with clinical development teamsInform collaborative and investigator-initiated research (IIR) plan and publications, as requested

Scientific Data Dissemination/Exchange

Understand and actively address the scientific information needs of external customers in accordance with global proceduresAnalyze, interpret, and translate scientific data in order to generate scientific disclosuresSupport medical education initiatives including congress symposia, CME, and omnichannel educationReview and inform medical letters, slide decks, and other medical information materialsPlay a leadership role in the generation of external disclosures (abstracts, posters, manuscripts)Collaborate with clinical development to support global regulatory requests (data generation, analysis, or dissemination)Offer scientific and creative input to contribute to the development, review, and approval of promotional materials for the commercial brand teamGenerate and deliver medical and disease state educational solutions

General Responsibilities

Effectively partner internally and externally to execute medical prioritiesWork seamlessly across the enterprise to effectively lead cross-functional initiativesAdapt quickly with the ever-changing clinical landscape and/or program prioritiesEffectively communicate up, down, and across the organizationShape thoracic and diagnostic strategy and execution plans across the US and rest of the world

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy. Must be board eligible or certified in appropriate specialty/subspecialty or have completed the comparable level of post-medical school clinical training relevant to the country of hiringMust have completed education and training at a medical school that meets the requirements of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). For the recognized list of foreign medical schools and the disapproved list, see http://www.in.gov/pla/2799.htm

Other Information/Additional Preferences:

Oncology clinical experience preferredClinical research or pharmaceutical medicine experience preferredLung cancer and/or precision medicine expertise preferredKnowledge of drug development and/or medical affairs preferredDemonstrated ability to balance scientific priorities with business prioritiesDemonstrated strong communication, interpersonal, teamwork, organizational and negotiation skillsDemonstrated ability to influence others (both cross-functionally and within your function)Ability to engage in domestic and international travel to the degree necessary to support the businessFluent in English, verbal and written communication

Lilly currently anticipates that the base salary for this position could range from between $198,000 to $330,000 and will depend, in part, on the successful candidate’s qualifications for the role, including education and experience. 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).Of course, the compensation described above is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described above. Further, 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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