Associate Director Clinical Delivery Capabilities - EMP
Eli Lilly and Company
July 02, 2026
Remote friendly (Indianapolis, IN)
United States
Operations
Responsibilities
- Establish networks to support exploratory and biopharmaceutics clinical studies; own updates to corporate systems/processes (e.g., CT Registry, Vault Clinical) and documentation management (e.g., eTMF) and study contracting elements.
- Lead business interactions with TPO partners; implement the exploratory and biopharmaceutics clinical development portfolio; manage issues/customer concerns and relationship management; support vendor and clinical research unit assessments.
- Maintain awareness of regulatory issues and trends for the assigned portfolio.
- Provide leadership in business processes for early phase development; develop expertise on key supporting systems.
- Review procedures across subject areas, prioritize based on change agendas, and drive strategic direction for cross-functional systems/processes.
- Recommend and sponsor process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and value; ensure cross-functional process alignment internally and externally.
- Serve as a resource for internal governance committees.
- Partner with Quality, Clinical Information, Process Automation, and L&D to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.
- Lead organizational change initiatives; assess change impacts, develop communications, coordinate training, and advocate for embedding change into culture/workflows.
- Define and operationalize metrics/measures (e.g., scorecards) to quantify portfolio results and process effectiveness.
- Identify and develop emerging technologies to advance medicines to the clinic (e.g., AI tools).
- Review system implementation progress and recommend corrective actions.
- Attract, retain, and develop a diverse workforce; reward/recognize individuals and teams; support innovative solutions; contribute to succession planning and talent assessment.
- Coach and mentor personnel and cross-functional members.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field (or equivalent experience); 3+ years pharmaceutical industry experience with direct clinical study management.
- Project management and time management skills.
- Cross-cultural experience and ability to work in a virtual environment.
- Ability to travel (up to 10% expected).
Preferred Skills/Experience
- Advanced scientific degree; 5+ years in exploratory and biopharmaceutics clinical development; solid understanding of clinical trial regulations/guidelines.
- Direct supervisory experience; ability to influence internal/external stakeholders and build relationships.
- Strong organizational/interpersonal skills; verbal reasoning, attention to detail, critical thinking, problem solving, analytical abilities.
- Proven coaching/mentoring experience.
- Deep expertise in clinical research functions (clinical operations, sourcing, data sciences).
- Vendor management and contracting experience.
- Experience in quality and Six Sigma.
- High-level computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, templates).
- Demonstrated Organizational Change Management (OCM) experience.
Benefits
- Eligible for company bonus (depending on company and individual performance).
- Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including 401(k), pension, vacation; medical/dental/vision/prescription; flexible benefits; life insurance; certain time off/leave; and well-being benefits.
Application instructions
- If you require accommodation to submit a resume, complete the workplace accommodation request form: https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation
- Establish networks to support exploratory and biopharmaceutics clinical studies; own updates to corporate systems/processes (e.g., CT Registry, Vault Clinical) and documentation management (e.g., eTMF) and study contracting elements.
- Lead business interactions with TPO partners; implement the exploratory and biopharmaceutics clinical development portfolio; manage issues/customer concerns and relationship management; support vendor and clinical research unit assessments.
- Maintain awareness of regulatory issues and trends for the assigned portfolio.
- Provide leadership in business processes for early phase development; develop expertise on key supporting systems.
- Review procedures across subject areas, prioritize based on change agendas, and drive strategic direction for cross-functional systems/processes.
- Recommend and sponsor process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and value; ensure cross-functional process alignment internally and externally.
- Serve as a resource for internal governance committees.
- Partner with Quality, Clinical Information, Process Automation, and L&D to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.
- Lead organizational change initiatives; assess change impacts, develop communications, coordinate training, and advocate for embedding change into culture/workflows.
- Define and operationalize metrics/measures (e.g., scorecards) to quantify portfolio results and process effectiveness.
- Identify and develop emerging technologies to advance medicines to the clinic (e.g., AI tools).
- Review system implementation progress and recommend corrective actions.
- Attract, retain, and develop a diverse workforce; reward/recognize individuals and teams; support innovative solutions; contribute to succession planning and talent assessment.
- Coach and mentor personnel and cross-functional members.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field (or equivalent experience); 3+ years pharmaceutical industry experience with direct clinical study management.
- Project management and time management skills.
- Cross-cultural experience and ability to work in a virtual environment.
- Ability to travel (up to 10% expected).
Preferred Skills/Experience
- Advanced scientific degree; 5+ years in exploratory and biopharmaceutics clinical development; solid understanding of clinical trial regulations/guidelines.
- Direct supervisory experience; ability to influence internal/external stakeholders and build relationships.
- Strong organizational/interpersonal skills; verbal reasoning, attention to detail, critical thinking, problem solving, analytical abilities.
- Proven coaching/mentoring experience.
- Deep expertise in clinical research functions (clinical operations, sourcing, data sciences).
- Vendor management and contracting experience.
- Experience in quality and Six Sigma.
- High-level computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, templates).
- Demonstrated Organizational Change Management (OCM) experience.
Benefits
- Eligible for company bonus (depending on company and individual performance).
- Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including 401(k), pension, vacation; medical/dental/vision/prescription; flexible benefits; life insurance; certain time off/leave; and well-being benefits.
Application instructions
- If you require accommodation to submit a resume, complete the workplace accommodation request form: https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation