Clinical Research Lead - Immunology, Investigator Engagement (CA-West Coast Region)
Eli Lilly and Company
June 26, 2026
On-site
Indianapolis, IN
Clinical Research and Development
Purpose / Role
The Clinical Research Lead (CRL) is a strategic, field-based scientific leader responsible for driving Lilly clinical trials through investigator engagement and site performance management, ensuring trials are delivered with quality, speed, and insight.
Primary Responsibilities
- Clinical Investigator Management: Manage investigator engagement from qualification through enrollment, database lock support, and study closeout; ensure investigators understand protocol intent, rationale, and eligibility; build high-trust relationships; co-create tailored recruitment/enrollment strategies; identify opportunities to reach new patients; capture/elevate site insights to improve feasibility and protocol/study conduct.
- Clinical Trial Management: Lead site-level strategy and risk planning for strong enrollment and data delivery; use performance metrics to anticipate issues and intervene; drive inspection readiness; resolve operational barriers with functions and vendors; apply local treatment paradigm/standard of care knowledge to influence country/site selection and protocol localization; oversee vendor monitoring and QA; where applicable, lead post-marketing safety studies.
- Business Management & Engagement: Build and maintain a portfolio of high-impact investigators; provide an exceptional investigator experience; collaborate cross-functionally to troubleshoot with urgency; conduct data-informed site prospecting/prioritization; lead scientific discussions; act as a liaison among field teams, vendors, and investigators.
- Country/Regulatory Engagement (where applicable): Represent investigator engagement with regulatory/ethics/national bodies; improve regulatory agility and feasible execution; translate local requirements into compliant trial execution; align regional initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (strong preference: scientific/clinical/health-related)
- 5+ years in clinical research/pharma with experience working with HCPs and clinical sites
- Must reside in CA (West Coast Region)
Preferred Qualifications / Skills
- Advanced degree (PharmD/PhD/MD/MSc)
- Immunology therapeutic area experience (Derm/Allergy/Respiratory)
- Strong GCP, clinical development/operations, trial lifecycle knowledge
- Therapeutic landscape/standards of care expertise; ability to influence via scientific acumen and relationships
- Data-driven decision-making; excellent communication/negotiation/organization
Travel Requirements
- 60–80% travel.
Compensation / Benefits (as stated)
- Anticipated wage: $115,500–$187,000
- Bonus eligibility (based on performance)
- Comprehensive benefits including 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off/leave, and well-being benefits.
The Clinical Research Lead (CRL) is a strategic, field-based scientific leader responsible for driving Lilly clinical trials through investigator engagement and site performance management, ensuring trials are delivered with quality, speed, and insight.
Primary Responsibilities
- Clinical Investigator Management: Manage investigator engagement from qualification through enrollment, database lock support, and study closeout; ensure investigators understand protocol intent, rationale, and eligibility; build high-trust relationships; co-create tailored recruitment/enrollment strategies; identify opportunities to reach new patients; capture/elevate site insights to improve feasibility and protocol/study conduct.
- Clinical Trial Management: Lead site-level strategy and risk planning for strong enrollment and data delivery; use performance metrics to anticipate issues and intervene; drive inspection readiness; resolve operational barriers with functions and vendors; apply local treatment paradigm/standard of care knowledge to influence country/site selection and protocol localization; oversee vendor monitoring and QA; where applicable, lead post-marketing safety studies.
- Business Management & Engagement: Build and maintain a portfolio of high-impact investigators; provide an exceptional investigator experience; collaborate cross-functionally to troubleshoot with urgency; conduct data-informed site prospecting/prioritization; lead scientific discussions; act as a liaison among field teams, vendors, and investigators.
- Country/Regulatory Engagement (where applicable): Represent investigator engagement with regulatory/ethics/national bodies; improve regulatory agility and feasible execution; translate local requirements into compliant trial execution; align regional initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (strong preference: scientific/clinical/health-related)
- 5+ years in clinical research/pharma with experience working with HCPs and clinical sites
- Must reside in CA (West Coast Region)
Preferred Qualifications / Skills
- Advanced degree (PharmD/PhD/MD/MSc)
- Immunology therapeutic area experience (Derm/Allergy/Respiratory)
- Strong GCP, clinical development/operations, trial lifecycle knowledge
- Therapeutic landscape/standards of care expertise; ability to influence via scientific acumen and relationships
- Data-driven decision-making; excellent communication/negotiation/organization
Travel Requirements
- 60–80% travel.
Compensation / Benefits (as stated)
- Anticipated wage: $115,500–$187,000
- Bonus eligibility (based on performance)
- Comprehensive benefits including 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off/leave, and well-being benefits.