Sr. Advisor - Statistics
Eli Lilly and Company
August 08, 2026
On-site
Indianapolis, IN
$166,500 - $244,200 USD yearly
Clinical Research and Development
Purpose:
- Develop or assist in development of protocol designs, clinical plans, and data analysis plans; establish reporting databases and analyze data for clinical studies.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide input on study protocols and design studies; write protocols.
- Select statistical methods for data analysis; author protocol and statistical analysis plan sections; conduct analyses after reporting database creation.
- Collaborate on planning/implementation of data quality assurance plans.
- Stay current on statistical methodology; justify chosen methods.
- Perform peer review of statistical work products.
- Influence appropriate research methods across the team.
Communication of Results:
- Collaborate on reports and communication of results.
- Communicate study results via regulatory submissions, manuscripts, presentations, and to key customers/scientific meetings.
- Respond to regulatory queries and interact with regulators.
Therapeutic Area Knowledge:
- Understand disease states, competitive landscape, and regulatory environment to enhance customer focus and scientific contribution.
Regulatory Compliance:
- Follow applicable corporate/medical/local/departmental policies, procedures, processes, and training.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Statistics OR Biostatistics with at least 3 years’ experience in Clinical Research and Development.
Preferred Skills:
- Proficient in SAS, R, Spotfire, WinBUGs (or similar).
- Interpersonal communication, teamwork/leadership.
- Experimental design and statistical analysis knowledge.
- Self-management for timely, accurate delivery; resource management.
- Creativity/innovation; strong problem solving and critical thinking.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated):
- Anticipated wage: $166,500–$244,200; may be eligible for a company bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees (e.g., 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off/leave, well-being benefits).
Application Instructions:
- If you need accommodation to submit a resume, complete the request form: https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation.
- Develop or assist in development of protocol designs, clinical plans, and data analysis plans; establish reporting databases and analyze data for clinical studies.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide input on study protocols and design studies; write protocols.
- Select statistical methods for data analysis; author protocol and statistical analysis plan sections; conduct analyses after reporting database creation.
- Collaborate on planning/implementation of data quality assurance plans.
- Stay current on statistical methodology; justify chosen methods.
- Perform peer review of statistical work products.
- Influence appropriate research methods across the team.
Communication of Results:
- Collaborate on reports and communication of results.
- Communicate study results via regulatory submissions, manuscripts, presentations, and to key customers/scientific meetings.
- Respond to regulatory queries and interact with regulators.
Therapeutic Area Knowledge:
- Understand disease states, competitive landscape, and regulatory environment to enhance customer focus and scientific contribution.
Regulatory Compliance:
- Follow applicable corporate/medical/local/departmental policies, procedures, processes, and training.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Statistics OR Biostatistics with at least 3 years’ experience in Clinical Research and Development.
Preferred Skills:
- Proficient in SAS, R, Spotfire, WinBUGs (or similar).
- Interpersonal communication, teamwork/leadership.
- Experimental design and statistical analysis knowledge.
- Self-management for timely, accurate delivery; resource management.
- Creativity/innovation; strong problem solving and critical thinking.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated):
- Anticipated wage: $166,500–$244,200; may be eligible for a company bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits for eligible employees (e.g., 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off/leave, well-being benefits).
Application Instructions:
- If you need accommodation to submit a resume, complete the request form: https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation.