Clinical Research Lead – Immunology, Investigator Engagement

Eli Lilly and Company

Clinical Research Lead at Lilly managing investigator engagement and executing clinical trials with high-quality standards. Collaborating with internal teams to shape development strategies and ensure operational excellence.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $115,500 - $187,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Accountable for the full spectrum of investigator engagement from identification and qualification through enrollment, and support database lock, and study closeout
Serve as a clinical trial scientific ambassador, ensuring investigators deeply understand protocol intent, scientific rationale, and patient eligibility requirements
Develop and sustain strategic, high-trust relationships with investigators that span trials and therapeutic areas
Influence enrollment by co-creating tailored recruitment strategies aligned with site capabilities, patient population realities, and study objectives
Proactively find opportunities to reach new patients, accelerate enrollment and increase impact at priority sites, including for example, novel site models, community-based research initiatives etc
Capture and elevate critical insights from sites to optimize feasibility, protocol design, and study conduct
Lead site-level strategy and risk planning to ensure strong and predictable enrollment and data delivery
Leverage performance metrics to anticipate issues, intervene decisively, and maintain momentum toward clinical milestones
Drive inspection readiness as a continuous discipline across sites
Collaborate across functions and with vendor partners to resolve operational barriers, ensuring delivery with speed and quality
Maintain advanced understanding of local treatment paradigms and standard of care to influence strategic country/site selection and protocol localization
Provide oversight and quality assurance for vendor monitoring, escalating risks proactively
Cultivate a portfolio of strategically aligned, high-impact investigators who consistently prioritize Lilly trials
Enable an exceptional investigator experience by being a responsive, knowledgeable, and valued scientific partner
Collaborate cross-functionally (e.g., Medical, Clinical, Study Delivery) to align on trial and site priorities, troubleshooting challenges with urgency and creativity
Conduct data-informed site prospecting and prioritization, contributing to trial competitiveness and regional strategic execution
Maintain scientific fluency and therapeutic expertise to lead meaningful, solutions-focused discussions with site personnel
Act as a key liaison between field teams, vendors, and investigators, ensuring alignment, shared purpose, and continuous knowledge transfer
Partner closely with field team colleagues to elevate the investigator and site experience, ensuring seamless collaboration and improving enrollment outcomes and Investigator relationships
Represent Investigator Engagement with regulatory agencies, ethics committees, and national research organizations in countries/territory
Influence the clinical trial ecosystem to improve regulatory agility and operational feasibility
Ensure that local requirements are translated into compliant, efficient trial execution and that Lilly’s internal processes reflect evolving country landscapes
Partner with leadership to identify and align regional initiatives and contribute to enterprise-wide clinical development success

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; strong preference for scientific, clinical, or health-related fields
Minimum 5 years of experience in clinical research or pharmaceutical industry with experience directly interacting with or working with HCPs and clinical sites
Advanced degree in a scientific or clinical field (PharmD, PhD, MD, or MSc preferred)
Experience in Immunology (Derm, Allergy, Respiratory) therapeutics areas
Excellent understanding of GCP, clinical development and operations, and trial lifecycle
Demonstrated understanding of the therapeutic landscape and standards of care, with the ability to apply this knowledge to decision making
Proven ability to build credibility and influence HCP community through scientific acumen and relationship strength
Strategic approach with demonstrated success in delivering results in complex, fast-paced environments
Data-driven decision-making skills; ability to interpret and act on performance and operational metrics
Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
Deep therapeutic area knowledge and familiarity with local clinical research ecosystems
Experience directly influencing clinical site performance and driving enrollment success
Track record of delivering or exceeding performance targets in a collaborative matrix environment
Experience working with regulators or national bodies in support of clinical trial delivery
English fluency and proficiency in local language(s) as needed.

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

clinical researchGCPclinical developmenttrial lifecycledata-driven decision-makingImmunologytherapeutic landscapeperformance metricsprotocol designvendor monitoring

Soft Skills

communicationnegotiationorganizational skillsrelationship buildingstrategic thinkinginfluencecollaborationproblem-solvingcreativitycredibility

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreePharmDPhDMDMSc