Clinical Design Physician, Neuroscience

Eli Lilly and Company

Clinical Design Physician designing Phase II to IV clinical programs in neuroscience at Lilly. Delivering life-changing medicines and strengthening health management in a collaborative environment.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeIndianapolis • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $198,000 - $356,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing Phase II to Phase IV clinical programs within the neuroscience therapeutic area, with a strong foundation in statistical science and a deep understanding of therapeutic area pathology and treatment standards. Proven ability to collaborate with clinical research teams and engage with external experts to inform clinical trial design and strategy.

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Medical Doctor or Doctor of OsteopathyBoard Certification or Eligibility in NeurosciencePharmaceutical Industry ExperienceStatistical Science ExpertiseGlobal Clinical Trial Design Experience

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial DesignNeuroscience Therapeutic Area KnowledgeBayesian StatisticsStudy Protocol DevelopmentClinical Research Collaboration

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Board Certification or Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Phase II to Phase IV StudiesClinical DevelopmentTherapeutic Area PathologyPathophysiologyInvestigator Identification

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design Phase II to Phase IV clinical programs and studies within the neuroscience therapeutic area.
Translate therapeutic area and asset team strategy into clear objectives and associated clinical development program and trial optionality.
Represent program and trial design optionality to asset teams and Sr. Leaders to inform prioritization of an option that will be translated into clinical protocol(s).
Bring the medical/clinical perspective to the Design Team to inform the design of study protocols.
Collaborate with clinical research staff in the design and conduct of clinical trials.
Support investigator identification and selection, in conjunction with Clinical Development.
Establish and maintain collaborations and relationships with external experts, thought leaders, and the general medical community.
Engage appropriately with asset and development teams on relevant external activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy.
Board eligible or certified in relevant field or have completed comparable level of post-medical school clinical training relevant to the country of hiring.
US trained physicians must have achieved board eligibility or certification.
Pharmaceutical Industry experience or research experience of at least three (3) years 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.
Global / multi-national design or development experience.
Willing to relocate to Indianapolis.
Fluent in English, with strong communication skills, verbal and written.

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)