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Associate Director - Clinical Development Program Lead, Clinical Delivery - EMP

Eli Lilly and Company
September 03, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Indianapolis, IN)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Program Lead, Clinical Delivery at Lilly, responsible for developing and executing exploratory and biopharmaceutics clinical development plans at a molecule level. Responsibilities include leading global clinical trial operations, vendor management, timeline and budget oversight, and ensuring milestone delivery on time and within budget. The role involves scientific and therapeutic expertise in early-phase (Phase 1) clinical trials, with a focus on biopharmaceutics, overseeing all aspects from trial design, regulatory documentation, to operational execution. Key tasks include managing cross-functional collaborations, providing clinical strategy consultation, leading risk assessment and mitigation, and team management, including hiring, mentoring, and fostering development. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a science-related field, 3+ years in pharmaceutical clinical study management, experience with exploratory and biopharmaceutics development, and vendor oversight. Preferred: advanced degree (e.g., PharmD), 5+ years in industry, experience in early-phase, vendor contracting, and cross-cultural working. Skills include project management, regulatory knowledge, leadership, and communication. The position involves up to 10% travel, with a focus on early-stage (Phase 1) trials in biopharma, emphasizing operational excellence, strategic planning, and team leadership within a matrix environment.