Executive Medical Director, CardioRenal
Eli Lilly and Company
August 21, 2026
On-site
Boston, MA
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 global clinical strategy and plans with business unit/LRL priorities; stay current on preclinical/clinical data; represent Lilly in external forums.
- Clinical Research/Trial Execution and Support: Design, conduct, and report local clinical trials; review/approve risk profiles; participate in investigator identification/selection; ensure GCP- and law-compliant study initiation requirements; support study start-up/training; serve as a resource to clinical operations/monitors/investigators/IRBs; address scientific information needs; monitor patient safety and track/follow up adverse events.
- Scientific Data Dissemination/Exchange: Comply with data dissemination laws/policies; apply clinical research methodology; address unsolicited HCP information needs; participate in Clinical Trial Registry reporting; support symposia/advisory boards; prepare/review responses to investigator/media requests; support analyses, slides, and publications; collaborate with external experts and societies; support customer research, training, due diligence, and final reports/publications.
- Regulatory Support: Develop/review global regulatory documents; provide medical expertise; support INDs, FDA annual reports, responses, PADERS, and FDA communications; attend regulatory meetings; participate in risk management.
- Business/Customer Support: Support medical strategies for commercialization; address payer/patient/HCP questions via analyses/research; collaborate to realize demand; advise PRA on pricing/reimbursement/access.
- Scientific/Technical Expertise: Stay current on literature and competitive pipelines; maintain/disseminate disease-state knowledge; understand clinical practice/access trends; pursue extramural scientific experiences.
- General: Support development budget; lead/coach; ensure qualification/training; model leadership; serve as Lilly brand ambassador.
Basic Qualifications
- MD or DO; board eligible/certified in relevant field (US trained physicians: board eligibility/certification required).
- US board-eligible/certified if applicable; non-US training must meet LCME requirements.
- 5 years’ experience in clinical research/drug development in academia or industry, including large global clinical trials.
Additional Skills/Preferences
- Board certification in cardiovascular diseases (renal certification a plus).
- Track record as a clinical trialist; leadership/management experience; administrative skills.
- Ability to work within Lilly governance structure; strong communication/interpersonal/negotiation.
- PhD training and business acumen qualification are pluses; ideal: 5 years clinical practice with at least 2 years cardio-renal.
Benefits
- Anticipated wage: $243,000–$356,400; eligibility for company bonus and comprehensive benefits (e.g., 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off/leave, well-being benefits).
Application Instructions
- If you require accommodation to submit a resume, complete the workplace accommodation request form: 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 global clinical strategy and plans with business unit/LRL priorities; stay current on preclinical/clinical data; represent Lilly in external forums.
- Clinical Research/Trial Execution and Support: Design, conduct, and report local clinical trials; review/approve risk profiles; participate in investigator identification/selection; ensure GCP- and law-compliant study initiation requirements; support study start-up/training; serve as a resource to clinical operations/monitors/investigators/IRBs; address scientific information needs; monitor patient safety and track/follow up adverse events.
- Scientific Data Dissemination/Exchange: Comply with data dissemination laws/policies; apply clinical research methodology; address unsolicited HCP information needs; participate in Clinical Trial Registry reporting; support symposia/advisory boards; prepare/review responses to investigator/media requests; support analyses, slides, and publications; collaborate with external experts and societies; support customer research, training, due diligence, and final reports/publications.
- Regulatory Support: Develop/review global regulatory documents; provide medical expertise; support INDs, FDA annual reports, responses, PADERS, and FDA communications; attend regulatory meetings; participate in risk management.
- Business/Customer Support: Support medical strategies for commercialization; address payer/patient/HCP questions via analyses/research; collaborate to realize demand; advise PRA on pricing/reimbursement/access.
- Scientific/Technical Expertise: Stay current on literature and competitive pipelines; maintain/disseminate disease-state knowledge; understand clinical practice/access trends; pursue extramural scientific experiences.
- General: Support development budget; lead/coach; ensure qualification/training; model leadership; serve as Lilly brand ambassador.
Basic Qualifications
- MD or DO; board eligible/certified in relevant field (US trained physicians: board eligibility/certification required).
- US board-eligible/certified if applicable; non-US training must meet LCME requirements.
- 5 years’ experience in clinical research/drug development in academia or industry, including large global clinical trials.
Additional Skills/Preferences
- Board certification in cardiovascular diseases (renal certification a plus).
- Track record as a clinical trialist; leadership/management experience; administrative skills.
- Ability to work within Lilly governance structure; strong communication/interpersonal/negotiation.
- PhD training and business acumen qualification are pluses; ideal: 5 years clinical practice with at least 2 years cardio-renal.
Benefits
- Anticipated wage: $243,000–$356,400; eligibility for company bonus and comprehensive benefits (e.g., 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off/leave, well-being benefits).
Application Instructions
- If you require accommodation to submit a resume, complete the workplace accommodation request form: https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation