Associate Vice President - Early Development Clinical Research Physician - Neuroscience

Role: Clinical Research Physician (CRP) specializing in early clinical development with a focus on neuroscience, responsible for progressing first-in-human studies and supporting further development via pharmacology and mechanistic studies. Responsibilities: lead global clinical trials, develop clinical strategies, oversee pharmacology study design (e.g., dose escalation, drug-drug interactions), collaborate with cross-functional teams (regulatory, safety, statistics), ensure GCP and regulatory compliance, and support data dissemination and regulatory submissions. Qualifications: MD or DO, board-eligible/certified, minimum 10 years pharma industry experience in clinical trial design and conduct, with expertise in neuroscience, neurodegeneration, or pain research preferred. Additional skills include experience with genetic therapies and advanced scientific training (MS, PhD). HighValue: neuroscience, early-phase (FIH, Phase 1), biomarker development, pharmacology studies, global trial oversight, regulatory support, and international travel (~10-15%). Collaboration: work with discovery scientists, regulatory bodies, and external thought leaders. Work setup: likely hybrid with international travel; based at Lilly's global HQ in Indianapolis, Indiana.