Clinical Design Physician, Neuroscience

Eli Lilly and Company

Clinical Design Physician specializing in neuroscience developing Phase II to IV clinical programs at Lilly. Collaborating with clinical research staff and participating in scientific data dissemination.

Posted 5/3/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $198,000 - $356,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The primary responsibilities of the Clinical Design Physician are focused on the design of Phase II to Phase IV clinical programs and studies within the neuroscience therapeutic area.
Collaborate and complement clinical research staff in the design and conduct of clinical trials
Understand how design elements influence the ability to deliver on new regulatory expectations
Support investigator identification and selection, in conjunction with Clinical Development
Participate in development of scientific data dissemination and preparation of final reports and publications related to assets and/or support efforts to influence clinical design science within the industry

Requirements

What you’ll need

Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy
Must be board eligible or certified in Oncology or Hematology or have completed the comparable level of post-medical school clinical training relevant to the country of hiring
US trained physicians must have achieved board eligibility or certification
Physicians trained outside the US who are not US board eligible or certified may be hired directly for employment in the US at the discretion of the Chief Medical Officer
Pharmaceutical Industry experience or research experience of at least three (3) years that provides adequate background relevant to clinical trial design of PhII to Phase IV studies
Board certification or eligibility within Neuroscience or related area strongly preferred
Strong understanding of therapeutic area pathology, pathophysiology, unmet needs, and treatment standards in major geographies
Strong foundation in statistical science, including Bayesian statistics, as applied to study design
Ability to communicate effectively with statisticians

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefit program
Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension benefits
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

clinical trial designstatistical scienceBayesian statisticsscientific data disseminationfinal report preparation

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunication

Certifications

Medical DoctorDoctor of Osteopathyboard certificationboard eligibility