Executive Medical Director, CardioRenal
Eli Lilly and Company
August 21, 2026
Remote friendly (Indianapolis, IN)
United States
Medical Affairs
Core Job Responsibilities
- Clinical Planning: Collaborate with Preclinical, Clinical Pharmacology, Health Outcomes, and New Product Planning to develop/maintain Draft Launch Labels and Value Propositions; align clinical strategy/plans with business unit and LRL priorities; stay updated on pre-clinical/clinical data; represent Lilly in external drug-development forums.
- Clinical Research/Trial Execution and Support: Design/conduct/report local clinical trials; review/approve risk profiles; support investigator identification/selection; ensure study initiation requirements (IRB, informed consent, regulatory approvals/notifications) per GCP and local laws; support start-up meetings and investigator training; serve as resource to clinical operations/monitors/investigators/IRBs; monitor patient safety and track/follow up adverse events.
- Scientific Data Dissemination/Exchange: Ensure compliance for data dissemination/external HCP interactions; apply clinical methodology (biomarkers, efficacy, diagnostics, study design, safety, regulatory standards); address unsolicited HCP information needs; report trials in clinical registries; support symposia/advisory boards; prepare/review scientific information; support analysis, slide sets, abstracts/posters/manuscripts; manage collaborations with external experts and societies.
- Regulatory Support Activities: Contribute to global regulatory document development/review; provide medical expertise; support IND/FDA annual reports/regulatory responses/PADERS; support FDA/EMEA meetings; participate in risk management planning.
- Business/Customer Support (pre/post launch): Develop medical strategies for commercialization; address customer questions with analyses and research; collaborate with New Product Planning/Health Outcomes; support PRA pricing/reimbursement/access inputs.
- Scientific/Technical Expertise: Maintain disease-state knowledge, evaluate literature, track competitive/clinical practice trends, pursue extramural experiences.
General Responsibilities
- Support development budget; set/meet professional goals; coach others; ensure training/curriculum compliance; model leadership; be a Lilly Brand ambassador.
Basic Qualifications
- MD or DO; board eligible/certified in relevant field or comparable post-medical clinical training (US-trained physicians must be board eligible/certified).
- 5 years’ experience in clinical research/drug development in academia or industry, including design/implementation of large global clinical trials.
Additional Skills/Preferences
- Board certification in cardiovascular diseases (renal certification also considered).
- Track record as clinical trialist in pharma clinical plan development/execution.
- Evidence of leading professional groups; administrative/teamwork skills; governance-structure experience; strong communication/interpersonal/negotiation.
- Additional PhD and business acumen qualification are a plus; ideal: 5 years clinical practice with at least 2 years cardiovascular or renal.
Benefits/Compensation (as stated)
- Anticipated wage: $243,000 - $356,400.
- Full-time eligible for company bonus and comprehensive benefit program (401(k), pension, vacation; medical/dental/vision/prescription; flexible benefits; life insurance; time off/leave; well-being benefits).
Application Instructions
- For workplace accommodation during the application process: https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation
- Clinical Planning: Collaborate with Preclinical, Clinical Pharmacology, Health Outcomes, and New Product Planning to develop/maintain Draft Launch Labels and Value Propositions; align clinical strategy/plans with business unit and LRL priorities; stay updated on pre-clinical/clinical data; represent Lilly in external drug-development forums.
- Clinical Research/Trial Execution and Support: Design/conduct/report local clinical trials; review/approve risk profiles; support investigator identification/selection; ensure study initiation requirements (IRB, informed consent, regulatory approvals/notifications) per GCP and local laws; support start-up meetings and investigator training; serve as resource to clinical operations/monitors/investigators/IRBs; monitor patient safety and track/follow up adverse events.
- Scientific Data Dissemination/Exchange: Ensure compliance for data dissemination/external HCP interactions; apply clinical methodology (biomarkers, efficacy, diagnostics, study design, safety, regulatory standards); address unsolicited HCP information needs; report trials in clinical registries; support symposia/advisory boards; prepare/review scientific information; support analysis, slide sets, abstracts/posters/manuscripts; manage collaborations with external experts and societies.
- Regulatory Support Activities: Contribute to global regulatory document development/review; provide medical expertise; support IND/FDA annual reports/regulatory responses/PADERS; support FDA/EMEA meetings; participate in risk management planning.
- Business/Customer Support (pre/post launch): Develop medical strategies for commercialization; address customer questions with analyses and research; collaborate with New Product Planning/Health Outcomes; support PRA pricing/reimbursement/access inputs.
- Scientific/Technical Expertise: Maintain disease-state knowledge, evaluate literature, track competitive/clinical practice trends, pursue extramural experiences.
General Responsibilities
- Support development budget; set/meet professional goals; coach others; ensure training/curriculum compliance; model leadership; be a Lilly Brand ambassador.
Basic Qualifications
- MD or DO; board eligible/certified in relevant field or comparable post-medical clinical training (US-trained physicians must be board eligible/certified).
- 5 years’ experience in clinical research/drug development in academia or industry, including design/implementation of large global clinical trials.
Additional Skills/Preferences
- Board certification in cardiovascular diseases (renal certification also considered).
- Track record as clinical trialist in pharma clinical plan development/execution.
- Evidence of leading professional groups; administrative/teamwork skills; governance-structure experience; strong communication/interpersonal/negotiation.
- Additional PhD and business acumen qualification are a plus; ideal: 5 years clinical practice with at least 2 years cardiovascular or renal.
Benefits/Compensation (as stated)
- Anticipated wage: $243,000 - $356,400.
- Full-time eligible for company bonus and comprehensive benefit program (401(k), pension, vacation; medical/dental/vision/prescription; flexible benefits; life insurance; time off/leave; well-being benefits).
Application Instructions
- For workplace accommodation during the application process: https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation