Eli Lilly and Company · 9 hours ago
Associate Director (Supervisor) - North America Trial Capabilities
Eli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, dedicated to discovering life-changing medicines. The Associate Director is responsible for overseeing clinical trial initiation activities, providing leadership and guidance to the team, and ensuring efficient execution of clinical development projects.
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Responsibilities
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, including but not limited to budget and contract execution
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree preferably in a scientific, health related field or in clinical research experience or relevant experience preferred
2+ years managing a team of direct reports
5+ years in a Clinical Trial environment
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position
Preferred
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
Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
Self-management and organizational skills
Benefits
Company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance)
Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
Life insurance and death benefits
Certain time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)
Company
Eli Lilly and Company
We're a medicine company turning science into healing to make life better for people around the world.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.5M2024-02-12Post Ipo Debt· $6.5M
1978-01-13IPO
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