Senior Associate / Manager, Clinical Development Trial Lead

Eli Lilly and Company

Clinical Development Trial Lead overseeing cross-functional teams for clinical trials and ensuring quality delivery. Utilizing project management and scientific expertise to achieve trial milestones.

Posted 4/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $65,250 - $148,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the cross-functional study team in the development and execution of clinical trials
Utilize project management and scientific expertise to deliver trial(s) with quality, on time, and within scope and budget
Monitor status and make changes as needed to meet trial deliverables
Develop and track global milestones; assess, identify and monitor trial-level risks
Manage relationships and serve as a single point of contact for trial communication
Drive and coordinate local, regional and global study team throughout study implementation
Be accountable for trial/regional enrollment strategy and execution
Coach peers and team members on various aspects of clinical trial process
Liaise with affiliates to understand local regulatory requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors or University degree (scientific or health-related field preferred)
3 years clinical research experience or relevant clinical trial experience in a scientific or health-related field; or an advanced degree.
Applied knowledge of trial execution methodology, processes, and tools.
Demonstrated ability to work cross-culturally with global colleagues and with TPOs.
Ability to influence without authority.
Strong leadership and networking skills exhibited while working in cross-functional and cross-cultural teams (internal & external) and on projects.
Effective and influential communication, self-management, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex situations through problem-solving, critical thinking and navigating ambiguity.
Flexibility to adjust to altered priorities.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
Retirement plans including 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
Life insurance and death benefits
Employee assistance program
Fitness benefits
Employee clubs and activities

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Hard Skills & Tools

clinical trialstrial execution methodologyproject managementrisk assessmentmilestone trackingclinical researchproblem-solvingcritical thinking

Soft Skills

leadershipinfluencing without authoritycommunicationself-managementorganizational skillsflexibilitycross-cultural collaborationnetworking

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeadvanced degree