Associate Director, ExploR&D Consultation Agreements

Role: Associate Director, ExploR&D Consultation Agreements, leads negotiation and execution of partnership contracts between Lilly and biotech firms covering preclinical and development activities. Responsibilities: manage high-volume agreement negotiations from initial terms to execution, serve as primary contact for biotech partners, translate scientific scope into commercial and contractual terms, collaborate with legal, finance, and R&D teams, draft and redline contracts, and optimize processes for efficiency. Requirements: Bachelor's degree, 7+ years in business development, contracting, or R&D consulting; deep R&D knowledge across drug discovery and development. Preferred: advanced life sciences degree (PhD, PharmD, MS), biotech partnership experience, contract drafting expertise, and alliance management skills. High-Value: biotech ecosystem, early-stage partnerships, contract negotiations, cross-functional collaboration, up to 10% travel within US/OUS.