Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Eli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader dedicated to improving lives through innovative medicines. The Clinical Research Scientist in the Breast Cancer Franchise will focus on late phase assets, ensuring compliance and leading the design and execution of clinical trials for breast cancer therapies.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and execution of clinical strategies for breast cancer programs. Maintain a focus on accelerating timelines while ensuring quality.
• Demonstrate compliance with procedures and be accountable for compliance of team members.
• Lead completion of clinical trial documents including protocols, amendments, investigator brochures, informed consent forms, and clinical study reports.
• Supervise and participate in medical monitoring activities, including data review, safety assessments, and protocol deviation management.
• Collaborate with Global Medical Leads, statisticians, and clinical operations to ensure scientific integrity and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with Global Patient Safety on risk management planning.
• Serve as a resource for sites, monitors, investigators, and ethics committees to address study-related questions.
• Provide scientific input for site selection, investigator meetings, steering committees, and clinical trial training.
• Participate in data analysis, scientific dissemination, and preparation of final study reports.
• Analyze and contextualize clinical data to support decision-making and portfolio strategy.
• Contribute to strategic planning and innovation through cross-functional working groups.
• Support planning and execution of symposia, advisory boards, and other external engagements.
• Develop and review scientific materials including slide decks, abstracts, posters, and manuscripts.
• Support regulatory submissions (e.g., INDs, NDAs, BLAs) and prepare materials for health authority interactions.
• Stay current with medical literature and scientific developments in breast oncology.
• Maintain deep knowledge of clinical practice trends, access considerations, and relevant preclinical and clinical data.
• Provide scientific consultation to medical affairs, health outcomes, and commercial teams.
• Assist in planning and execution of opportunities for external scientific engagement and attend relevant symposia.
• Model leadership behaviors and lead matrixed, cross-functional teams. Direct supervision of a team of more junior scientists.
• Set and help members of the team pursue developmental goals though coaching to drive exceptional team performance while elevating the individual.

Skills

• PhD with 3+ years of industry experience) OR (BS Degree or equivalent experience in Health-related field with 10+ years’ industry experience
• 3+ years of clinical research scientist experience/clinical trial experience
• Direct Line Leadership experience
• Breast cancer disease state knowledge/experience
• An advanced health/medical/scientific graduate degree such as, PharmD, PhD, MSN with advanced clinical specialty (Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Practitioner)
• Experience with all phases of a trial lifecycle: design, study start up, implementation, and regulatory submission.
• Proven strong communication, interpersonal, teamwork, organizational, and negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence others (both cross-functionally and within the function) to build a positive working environment.
• Ability to engage in domestic and international travel to the degree appropriate to support the business of the team.
• Fluent in English, verbal and written communication

Benefits

• 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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