Associate Director, Clinical Development Trial Lead (CDTL)
Eli Lilly and Company
August 20, 2026
On-site
Stamford, CT
Clinical Research and Development
Position Summary
The Associate Director, Clinical Development Trial Lead (CDTL) independently leads cross-functional study teams to develop and execute complex clinical trials and is accountable regionally and globally to deliver clinical milestones with quality, on time, and within scope/budget.
Responsibilities
- Lead local/regional/global clinical trials using project management skills: scope, timeline/enrollment, risk, and budget (grants/non-grants).
- Lead and influence large/complex studies (or multiple smaller studies) and drive proactive issue management, contingency planning, and resolution.
- Accountable for enrollment strategy/execution from country allocation through LPET; partner with Regional Operations to achieve enrollment goals.
- Manage TPO qualification/selection/oversight; serve as CRO clinical development point of contact to ensure CRO milestone delivery.
- Ensure inspection readiness, Trial Master File accountability, deviation documentation, and issue/storyboard creation; coach CDTLs.
- Apply knowledge of global/regional regulations, GCP, and Lilly standards; independently detect and resolve quality issues.
- Provide technical/regulatory consultation for clinical/regulatory documents and support regulatory agency interactions.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (scientific/health-related preferred).
- 5+ years clinical research (or relevant scientific/health experience).
- Authorized to work in the U.S. (Lilly does not sponsor visas).
- Onsite required at Stamford, CT or Indianapolis, IN (relocation assistance may be available).
Highly Desired Skills
- Oncology (early phase preferred), radioligand therapy (RLT).
- Project management methodology/tools; cross-cultural leadership; ability to influence without authority; coaching/leadership; handle ambiguity.
Additional Preferences
- 5+ years clinical trial experience; site/affiliate experience; local/country requirements; strong analytical skills; travel periodically.
Benefits (if eligible)
- Bonus; 401(k), pension, vacation; medical/dental/vision/prescription; flexible spending; life insurance; time off/leave; well-being (e.g., EAP, fitness, clubs).
The Associate Director, Clinical Development Trial Lead (CDTL) independently leads cross-functional study teams to develop and execute complex clinical trials and is accountable regionally and globally to deliver clinical milestones with quality, on time, and within scope/budget.
Responsibilities
- Lead local/regional/global clinical trials using project management skills: scope, timeline/enrollment, risk, and budget (grants/non-grants).
- Lead and influence large/complex studies (or multiple smaller studies) and drive proactive issue management, contingency planning, and resolution.
- Accountable for enrollment strategy/execution from country allocation through LPET; partner with Regional Operations to achieve enrollment goals.
- Manage TPO qualification/selection/oversight; serve as CRO clinical development point of contact to ensure CRO milestone delivery.
- Ensure inspection readiness, Trial Master File accountability, deviation documentation, and issue/storyboard creation; coach CDTLs.
- Apply knowledge of global/regional regulations, GCP, and Lilly standards; independently detect and resolve quality issues.
- Provide technical/regulatory consultation for clinical/regulatory documents and support regulatory agency interactions.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (scientific/health-related preferred).
- 5+ years clinical research (or relevant scientific/health experience).
- Authorized to work in the U.S. (Lilly does not sponsor visas).
- Onsite required at Stamford, CT or Indianapolis, IN (relocation assistance may be available).
Highly Desired Skills
- Oncology (early phase preferred), radioligand therapy (RLT).
- Project management methodology/tools; cross-cultural leadership; ability to influence without authority; coaching/leadership; handle ambiguity.
Additional Preferences
- 5+ years clinical trial experience; site/affiliate experience; local/country requirements; strong analytical skills; travel periodically.
Benefits (if eligible)
- Bonus; 401(k), pension, vacation; medical/dental/vision/prescription; flexible spending; life insurance; time off/leave; well-being (e.g., EAP, fitness, clubs).