Eli Lilly and Company

Director – CRS-US & Global Med Affairs, NBU, Psych & Substance Use Disorders

Eli Lilly and Company

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $177,000 - $338,800 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • The Clinical Research Scientist applies scientific and clinical expertise as a key member of the Medical Affairs team, supporting healthcare readiness, product launch, commercialization, and development activities.
  • The CRS serves as a strategic partner to brand teams, development groups, and regulatory functions while ensuring all activities comply with regulations, Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), and company policies.
  • Address scientific and clinical information needs of patients, healthcare providers, and payers related to disease states and specific molecules.
  • Contribute medical expertise to brand commercialization strategies and business planning.
  • Support pricing, reimbursement, and access (PRA) initiatives with clinical insights.
  • Partner with corporate affairs regarding advocacy, communication, and environment shaping.
  • Engage with healthcare professionals to gain insights into key medical questions.
  • Review and approve promotional materials.
  • Train sales representatives and medical staff.
  • Participate in trade associations as appropriate.
  • Respond to unsolicited scientific inquiries from healthcare professionals per compliance guidelines.
  • Plan and support symposia, advisory boards, and professional meetings.
  • Present data at congresses and conferences.
  • Generate scientific disclosures that address key therapeutic area needs.
  • Develop relationships with key opinion leaders and scientific experts.
  • Prepare publications, abstracts, and scientific presentations.
  • Collaborate with global teams on late-phase clinical trials.
  • Support preparation and review of local product labeling.
  • Maintain deep knowledge of local labels and competitive landscape.
  • Generate and share relevant medical information emanating from clinical trials.
  • Partner with Real World Evidence teams for data addressing key disease state or asset evidence needs.
  • Stay current with medical literature and therapeutic area developments.
  • Monitor competitive products and emerging trends (1–5-year outlook).
  • Attend scientific congresses and pursue external learning opportunities.
  • Serve as scientific consultant to study teams.
  • Support medical budget preparation and administration.
  • Coach and provide feedback to colleagues and direct reports (if applicable).

Requirements

  • Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, Masters or Doctorate level-trained Advanced Practice Provider, MSN with clinical specialty) AND 10+ years clinical OR pharmaceutical experience (including 3+ years in medical affairs) OR BS or MS in health/medical/scientific field AND 10+ years pharmaceutical experience in medical affairs
  • Fluent English communication (written and verbal)
  • Clinical care, research, or medical affairs experience in psychiatry
  • Scientific track record: 5+ peer-reviewed psychiatry publications in past decade
  • Deep knowledge of psychiatric current and emerging treatment landscape
  • Proven ability to communicate science effectively with healthcare professionals
  • Track record of strategic initiative implementation
  • Collaborative "win as a team" approach
  • Innovative mindset for emerging Medical Affairs portfolio
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities
  • Ability to balance scientific and business priorities
  • Cross-functional influence and collaboration
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
Benefits
  • 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)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
clinical researchmedical affairsGood Clinical Practices (GCP)scientific publicationsdata presentationclinical insightsmedical writingstrategic initiative implementationReal World Evidencepsychiatry
Soft Skills
communicationinterpersonal skillsleadershipcollaborationinnovative mindsetstrategic thinkingcoachingfeedback provisioncross-functional influenceteamwork
Certifications
PhDPharmDMastersDoctorate level-trained Advanced Practice ProviderMSN with clinical specialty