Medical Affairs Clinical Research Scientist – Cardiometabolic Health

Eli Lilly and Company

Medical Affairs Clinical Research Scientist supporting cardiometabolic health at Lilly. Executing medical strategy, engaging with stakeholders, and leading scientific communication at a global healthcare leader.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $151,500 - $266,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute assigned components of the U.S. medical strategy in alignment with brand and portfolio priorities.
Contribute to evidence generation initiatives by leading assigned workstreams or analyses and translating data into Medical Affairs insights.
Develop, update, and deliver high-quality scientific communications with accountability for content accuracy and rigor.
Engage externally with healthcare professionals and scientific stakeholders to conduct compliant scientific exchange and capture insights.
Plan and deliver Advisory Boards and scientific interactions, including content development and synthesis of outcomes.
Own assigned Medical Affairs materials through Medical/Legal/Regulatory (MLR) review and ensure compliance with governance requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in relevant scientific discipline and a minimum of 7 years in pharmaceutical medical affairs, clinical research or scientific communications -OR- an PharmD/PhD/MD in a relevant scientific discipline and a minimum 1 years in pharmaceutical medical affairs, clinical research, or scientific communications
Prior experience in a publications or scientific communications role.
Cardiometabolic disease expertise preferred.
Strong scientific writing skills, including development of manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills in a matrixed environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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)

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Hard Skills & Tools

scientific writingdata analysisevidence generationcontent developmentmanuscript developmentabstract developmentpresentation developmentcomplianceMedical Affairsclinical research

Soft Skills

cross-functional collaborationcommunicationaccountabilityscientific exchangestakeholder engagementleadershiporganizational skillsinsight capturecontent accuracymatrixed environment

Certifications

BS in relevant scientific disciplinePharmDPhDMD