[Hiring] Associate Director (Supervisor) - Investigator Engagement @Eli Lilly and Company

Role Description

The Associate Director/Director, Investigator Engagement is responsible for leading and managing a team of Clinical Research Leads (CRLs; Investigator Engagement Team) within a defined geography, specifically the United States. This role involves collaborating with business partners to ensure clinical trials/studies across all therapeutic areas are executed in accordance with:

• Scientific objectives
• Country-specific clinical trial strategy
• Timelines
• Budget
• Local requirements

The Associate Director/Director is accountable for ensuring consistent high-quality interactions with, and timely robust performance of, global clinical trial sites and vendors. Responsibilities also include recruitment, training, and development of the Investigator Engagement Team and CRLs.

This position specifically supports the United States CRL field team with a focus on cardiometabolic health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a scientific field or health-related field
• 5 years experience in Clinical Trials/Development and good working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice
• Demonstrated direct-line people leadership skills
• Strong communication (both verbal and written) and language skills
• Demonstrated leadership/supervisory skills
• Experience with analytics/AI and data-driven process development
• Strong organizational/planning skills
• Fluent in English
• Strong knowledge in country regulatory guidelines/requirements
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated decision-making ability
• Ability to develop and apply creative solutions
• Experience in working cross-culturally and with virtual teams
• Strong stakeholder management skill

Requirements

• Accountable for clinical trial execution within the United States across the cardiometabolic health therapeutic area
• Responsible for investigator qualification and enrollment performance
• Ensure on-time delivery of database locks within the region/country(ies)
• Provide vendor oversight of delegated responsibilities for site monitoring activities
• Leverage data-driven insights/analytics to accelerate site selection activities
• Engage externally with appropriate bodies to understand country(ies) Clinical Trial regulatory environment(s)
• Drive real-time mitigation of issues and appropriate problem solving
• Manage Country Business planning and execution (Budget/capacity)
• Provide clear direction and align objectives of the Investigator Engagement Team
• Support flexibility of resources across therapeutic areas and geography(ies)
• Responsible for development and implementation of applicable risk plans
• Drive a culture of high quality and inspection readiness
• Continuous monitoring of the performance/productivity of the Investigator Engagement Team
• Enable a culture of continuous improvement focused on outcomes, efficiency gains, and individual accountability
• Engage in the external clinical development community to influence external improvements
• Effectively manage and coordinate an agile organization
• Manage a diverse organization that fosters inclusion and innovation
• Attract, develop and retain top talent in the Investigator Engagement organization

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit program including eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
• Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k) and pension
• Vacation benefits
• Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
• Life insurance and death benefits
• Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)