Clinical Research Physician - Development, Neuroscience
Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for
people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader
headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the
world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those
who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease,
and give back to our communities through philanthropy and
volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put
people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make
life better for people around the world. Through the application of
scientific and medical training, clinical expertise, and relevant
clinical experience, the Development Clinical Research Physician
(CRP) participates in: the development, conduct, medical
monitoring, and reporting of corporate/global clinical trials in
support of registration and commercialization of the product; the
implementation of global clinical trials; the reporting of adverse
events as mandated by corporate patient safety; the review process
for protocols, study reports, publications and data dissemination
for products, new and updated labels, documents and tools
supporting product pricing, reimbursement, and access (PRA), grant
submissions and contracts; contacts with regulatory and other
governmental agencies; outreach medical activities aimed at the
external clinical customer community, including thought leaders;
the development and implementation of the business unit and global
strategy for the product; and various medical activities in support
of demand realization. The CRP serves as a scientific resource for
study teams, departments, and others as needed. The Clinical
Research Physician must be aware of, and ensure that all activities
of the medical team are in compliance with, current local and
international regulations, laws, guidance's (for example, FDA, ICH,
CPMP etc.), Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), company standards,
Lilly policies and procedures, company integrity agreements as
applicable, and the Principles of Medical Research and activities
are aligned with the medical vision. The primary responsibilities
of the Development CRP are generally related to late-phase and
marketed compounds. The core job responsibilities may include those
listed below as deemed appropriate by line management, as well as
all other duties as assigned. 1. Clinical Planning Primary
responsibility of ongoing clinical trial monitoring. Oversee
patient safety during the conduct of studies and conduct the
appropriate tracking and follow-up of adverse events, in alignment
with corporate patient safety policies and procedures. Collaborate
with the business unit geographical regions, Discovery, Program
Phase Medicine, and Clinical Pharmacology in the development and
maintenance of a Draft Launch Label and Value Proposition that
addresses key customer needs (patient, provider, and payer); the
product lifecycle plan, clinical strategies, development plans and
study protocol design. Contribute to business unit and global
alignment of clinical strategy and clinical plans. Understand and
keep updated with the pre-clinical and clinical data relevant to
the molecule. 2. Clinical Research/Trial Execution and Support
Plans, collaborates on and reviews scientific content of clinical
documents such as protocols, informed consent documents, final
study reports, and submissions (for example, annual reports)
according to the agreed upon project timeline. Provides oversight
and input into ICDs. Collaborate with clinical research staff in
the design, conduct and reporting of local clinical trials (for
example, sample size, patient commitment, timelines, grants, and
governance review interactions). Review and approve risk profiles
to ensure to ensure appropriate communication of risk to study
subjects. Participate in investigator identification and selection,
in conjunction with clinical teams. Ensure that operational team
has documented the completion of administrative requirements for
study initiation and conduct (for example, ethical review board,
informed consent, regulatory approval/notification) consistent with
Good Clinical Practices (GCPs) and local laws and requirements.
Assist in planning process and participate in study start-up
meetings and other activities to provide the appropriate training
and information to investigators and site personnel. Serve as
resource to clinical operations personnel/ clinical research
monitors, investigators and ethical review boards to address any
questions or clarify issues arising during the conduct of study.
Understand and actively address the scientific information needs of
all investigators and personnel events, in alignment with corporate
patient safety policies and procedures. Review IIT proposals and
publications, as requested by Director-Medical. 3. Scientific Data
Dissemination/Exchange Knowledge of and compliance with local laws
and regulations, and global policies and procedures, compliance
guidelines with respect to data dissemination and interactions with
external health care professionals. Understand and actively address
the unsolicited scientific information needs of external health
care professionals according to guidelines above. Participate in
reporting of clinical trial data in Clinical Trial Registry
activities. Support the planning of symposia, advisory board
meetings, and other meetings with health care professionals.
Support medical information associates in preparation and review of
medical letters and other medical information materials. Prepare or
review scientific information in response to customer questions or
media requests. Provide telephone follow-up or specific written
information requested by health care professionals as per global
SOPs. Support data analysis and the development of slide sets
(through reviewing and/or approving) and publications (abstracts,
posters, manuscripts). Establish and maintain appropriate
collaborations and relationships with external experts, thought
leaders, and the general medical community on a local, national,
regional and possibly international basis. Develop and maintain
appropriate collaborations and relationships with relevant
professional societies. Support the design of customer research as
medical expert. Support training of medical personnel, including
geographic/affiliate CRPs, medical and outcome liaisons and global
patient outcomes personnel. Provide congress support (for example,
availability to answer questions at exhibits, provide oral and
poster presentations, staff medical booth, meet thought leaders,
and participate in customer events). Participate in data analysis,
development of scientific data dissemination, and preparation of
final reports and publications. 4. Regulatory Support Activities
Participate in development and review of label changes and labeling
modifications in collaboration with affiliates, brand teams,
regulatory, and legal. Provide medical expertise to regulatory
scientists. Support/ assist in the preparation of regulatory
reports, including NDAs, FDA annual reports and Periodic Adverse
Drug Experience Reports (PADERS), preparation for FDA advisory
committee hearings and label discussions, local registration
efforts, and communication and resolution of regulatory issues,
including regulatory response, from a global perspective.
Participate in advisory committees. Participate in risk management
planning along with affiliates and Global Patient Safety (GPS). 5.
Business/ customer support (core and post-launch support)
Contribute to the development of medical strategies to support
brand commercialization activities by working closely with business
unit, brand team, clinical plans personnel and other
cross-functional management during the development of the local
business plan. Understand and anticipate the scientific information
needs of all Development customers (payers, patients, health care
providers). Actively address Development customer (payer, patient,
and health care providers) questions in a timely fashion by leading
data analyses and new clinical or global patient outcomes research
efforts. Establish effective collaborations with marketing
personnel in the various geographic regions to further corporate
demand realization. Establish and maintain contact with external
experts and opinion leaders; maintain a credible scientific
expertise to facilitate these contacts. Contribute as a scientific
and medical expert to activities and deliverables of the PRA
organization, in particular giving clinical input and insight to
develop payer partnership programs and defend the product value.
Support business-to-business and business-to-government activities
as medical expert. Contribute actively on an ongoing basis to the
strategic planning for the brand. By offering scientific and
creative input, contribute to the development, review, and approval
of promotional materials and tactics as needed. Become familiar
with market archetypes and potential influence on the medical
interventions for the product. Take a leadership role in defining
the Patient Journey and corresponding Moments of Truth based on
his/her medical knowledge. Become a patient advocate, as well as a
medical expert. Participate in PhRMA or other local or national
trade associations. 6. Scientific / Technical Expertise and
continued development Critically read and evaluate the relevant
medical literature; know the status and data from competitive
products; and keep updated with medical and other scientific
developments relevant to the product. Be aware of current trends
and projections for clinical practice and access in the therapeutic
area(s) relevant to the product, both near term (1-2 years) and
longer term (3-5 years). Responsible for the scientific training of
the clinical study team. Acts as scientific consultant and protocol
expert for clinical study team members and others in medical.
Explore and take advantage of opportunities for extramural
scientific experiences. Attend scientific symposia. 7. General
Responsibilities Support the management team in preparation and
administration of the business unit development budget. Actively
set and meet individual professional development goals and
contribute to the development of others. Actively participate in
recruitment, diversity, and retention efforts. Collaborate
proactively and productively with all alliance, business and vendor
partners. Participates in active coaching by providing timely and
constructive feedback to co-worker, others on the medical team, in
the spirit of development, increased team effectiveness and
cohesiveness. Participate in committees, Six Sigma initiatives and
task forces as requested by local/corporate management. Ensures
that at all times is adequately qualified and trained in the tasks
required to perform. Includes accountability and compliance for
maintaining a current curriculum training map for self. Model the
leadership behaviors. Be an ambassador of both patients and the
Lilly Brand. Minimum Qualification Requirements: Psychiatrist -
Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy. Must be board eligible or
certified in psychiatry 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. Non-US
trained physicians must have completed education and training at a
medical school that meets the requirements of the Liaison Committee
on Medical Education (LCME). For the recognized list of foreign
medical schools and the disapproved list, see
http://www.in.gov/pla/2799.htm Additional Preferences Clinical
research experience in psychiatry is strongly preferred. Minimum of
3 years of clinical development experience in an industry setting
(or equivalent), including experience with medical monitoring
and/or regulatory submissions, or 5 years of clinical research
experience in academic setting. Demonstrated knowledge of drug
development process. Fluent in English; both written and verbal
communications. Demonstrated strong communication, interpersonal,
organizational, teamwork and negotiation skills. Demonstrated
ability to influence others (both cross-functionally and within the
function) in order to create a positive working environment.
Ability to engage in domestic and international travel to the
degree appropriate to support the business of the team. Additional
Information: Primary Location: Indianapolis, US A remote/hybrid
position can be considered for the right candidate, with travel to
Lilly Headquarters at regular intervals and as needed Lilly is
dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively
engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying
for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for
a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form
( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) for
further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request
an accommodation as part of the application process and any other
correspondence will not receive a response. Lilly is proud to be an
EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race,
color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual
orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin,
protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally
protected status. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong
support networks for their members and are open to all employees.
Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia
Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network,
Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India
Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ
Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for
Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities).
Learn more about all of our groups. Actual compensation will depend
on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic
location. The anticipated wage for this position is $198,000 -
$356,400 Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a
company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual
performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit
program to eligible employees, including 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; and
well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness
benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the
right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit
programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices
and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or
transfer of Lilly employees. WeAreLilly
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