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Director - Clinical Pharmacologist / Clinical Research Scientist

Eli Lilly and Company
September 17, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Indianapolis, IN)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Clinical Research Scientist (CRS) specializing in early clinical development, including clinical pharmacology, within biopharma. Objectives: advance multiple early-phase assets into first-in-human and further development, focusing on cardiometabolic, immunology, or neurological indications. Responsibilities: design and oversee clinical pharmacology studies (e.g., dose escalation, drug-drug interactions), contribute to clinical and regulatory strategies, support global trial conduct, ensure compliance with GCP and regulations, collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., safety, PK/PD, biometrics), and support scientific data dissemination. Qualifications: advanced degree in pharmacology, physiology, microbiology, or related field; 3+ years in pharma or clinical practice, with experience in Phase 1/2 trial design and conduct; strong communication skills; ability to influence and travel domestically/internationally. Preferred: additional scientific degrees (M.S., Ph.D.), fluency in English. High-Value Biopharma Specifics: focus on early-phase clinical trials, pharmacology and biomarker studies, global trial oversight, and regulatory support for product approval. Collaboration/reporting: work across discovery, clinical, regulatory, and external expert networks. Work setup: not explicitly specified; likely office or hybrid. Overall, the role demands scientific expertise, clinical trial leadership, regulatory acumen, and cross-functional collaboration to advance innovative medicines.