Associate Vice President - Women’s Health & Early Clinical Development

Role Summary

Associate Vice President (AVP), Women’s Health & Early Clinical Development, responsible for establishing and advancing Lilly's Women’s Health portfolio, with a focus on translational and clinical development through Phase 2 and external collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Shape Lilly’s strategy in Women’s Health by evaluating internal and external opportunities to build an industry-leading portfolio.
• Develop project concepts, investment strategies and clinical development plans to efficiently assess new therapeutic approaches and targets.
• Collaborate to develop and maintain Draft Launch Labels and Value Propositions addressing key customer needs.
• Contribute to and lead innovative drug discovery and development projects.
• Serve as medical expert in interactions with external partners and during assessment of business development opportunities.
• Direct research and clinical development programs through Phase 2 and liaise with discovery scientists, external innovation, late-phase development and commercial colleagues.
• Advance external collaborations and strategic partnerships to drive outcomes for women’s health.
• Align scientific research and development with enterprise objectives.
• Lead and mentor teams, shaping portfolio growth strategies.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD in gynecology or reproductive endocrinology; board eligible or certified; or equivalent post-medical training.
• Clinical trialist with track record of developing clinical plans and executing studies in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Minimum five years of experience in clinical research/drug development (academic or industry) including large global trials.
• Minimum five years of clinical practice with at least 2 years in Women’s health.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Skills

• Strategic planning and execution in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to mentor and develop others; collaborative stakeholder management.
• Deep understanding of women’s health physiology, pathophysiology, and clinical care; experience in translational/clinical research.

Education

• MD or MD/PhD in gynecology or reproductive endocrinology (board eligible/certified) or equivalent.

Additional Requirements

• Up to 20% travel (US/global) for role-related activities.