Associate Director - North America Trial Capabilities

Full Time
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Posted
Job description

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 35,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

North America Trial Capabilities supports clinical development, a critical component to Lilly's mission of delivering life-changing medicines. The Associate Director is accountable for the prioritization, planning and implementation of site initiation activities working closely with Site Engagement, global study teams and the Design Hub to ensuring accurate planning and execution to meet portfolio needs. The Associate Director provides leadership, guidance and technical expertise to the Trial Capabilities Consultants, Associates and Assistants focusing on results and driving efficiency to meet or exceed goals and objectives.

In this role as the Associate Director, North America Trial Capabilities, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Be accountable for establishing, obtaining and exceeding goals for clinical trial initiation for development programs.
  • Lead team through site initiation, maintenance, and close-out activities aligned with local/regional requirements, data privacy requirements and Lilly's global quality standards.
  • Craft and implement site activation strategies across the dynamic portfolio.
  • Continually strengthen the customer experience through innovative strategic solutions.
  • Build synergetic relationships with key business partners, maintaining clear communication of progress through the delivery of all clinical site activities.
  • Prioritize work to meet the needs of the portfolio through ensuring flexibility of resources across trial capabilities teams.
  • Influence the sharing of takeaways across the organization and with other cross-functional groups.
  • Partner across Clinical Capabilities to increase efficiency through the use of technology and other advanced resources.
  • Be accountable for inspection readiness at all times through a complete, accurate and readily available Trial Master File.
  • Foster an innovative attitude and create a culture that drives efficiency through enhanced processes, people skills, and shared learning.
  • Recruit, develop, and retain a scientific and operationally capable workforce skilled and knowledgeable in clinical development.
  • Develop a culture that exemplifies diversity, inclusion and innovation and demonstrates judgment-based decision-making.
  • Drive succession management and performance discussions with a constant focus on continued capability development.
  • Effectively manage an agile organization that continuously meets the needs of a changing portfolio.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree preferably in a scientific or health related field, clinical research experience or relevant experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Understanding of the overall clinical development paradigm and the importance of efficient site initiation.
  • Validated leadership skills and ability to influence others and lead across the business
  • Project management processes and skills
  • Appreciation of / experience in regulated environment
  • Ability to learn and align with financial and legal guidelines and policies (budget and contract).
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
  • Self-management and organizational skills

Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly USA, LLC and our wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively “Lilly”) are committed to help individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at Lilly, please email Lilly Human Resources ( Lilly_Recruiting_Compliance@lists.lilly.com ) for further assistance. Please note This email address is intended for use only to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ + Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups.


As a condition of employment with Eli Lilly and Company and its subsidiaries in the United States and Puerto Rico, you must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination satisfactory to the company (subject to applicable law).

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