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Director/Sr Director Pharmacometrics

Eli Lilly and Company
August 25, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Indianapolis, IN)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Senior scientific leader in pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) and pharmacometrics (PMx), shaping model-informed drug discovery and development strategies. Responsibilities: define impactful scientific problems, develop innovative PMx approaches, guide regulatory interactions, mentor scientists, and champion automation and AI integration to accelerate timelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and serve as a trusted advisor influencing drug development and regulatory decisions. Requirements: PhD in a relevant scientific field (e.g., PMx, bioengineering, biostatistics) with 5+ years post-PhD experience in population PK/PD modeling across multiple development phases. Proficiency in NONMEM, Monolix, R, with valued skills in mrgsolve, Julia, Phoenix NLME, MATLAB. Strong scientific communication and leadership skills essential. Preferred: experience translating modeling outputs into regulatory narratives, involvement in regulatory submissions, and active engagement in AI/automation initiatives. High-value specifics include focus on biologics or small molecules in late-stage development; role involves strategic partnership with project teams, regulatory agencies, and senior leadership, with no explicit travel required. Work setup not specified.