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Sr. Director, Global Medical Affairs, Obesity
At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are seeking a Sr. Director to lead global medical affairs for obesity.
Company Overview At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to improve lives globally. The Cardiometabolic Health Business Unit focuses on scientific and medical expertise to support product launch, commercialization, and the patient journey.
Key Responsibilities
Developing global/regional clinical and medical plans.
Conducting and reporting clinical trials.
Implementing global clinical trials in local affiliates/countries.
Ensuring regulatory compliance and safety reporting.
Supporting pricing, reimbursement, and access (PRA) strategies.
Leading scientific data dissemination and educational program development.
Primary Responsibilities
Business / Customer Support (Pre- and Post-Launch)
Plan symposia, advisory board meetings, and other HCP engagements.
Support medical information associates in preparing and reviewing medical letters/materials.
Train medical personnel, including liaisons and health outcomes staff.
Review or prepare scientific information for HCPs or media requests.
Conduct follow-up as per global SOPs.
Support data analysis, slide sets, abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and publications.
Maintain collaborations with external experts, thought leaders, and professional societies.
Provide congress support (presentations, exhibits, advisory boards).
Clinical Planning
Collaborate with Clinical Research Scientists/Physicians, statisticians, health outcomes staff, and investigators on protocols and data collection.
Participate in investigator identification and selection.
Ensure completion of ethical review board, informed consent, and regulatory approvals consistent with GCPs and local laws.
Provide scientific training to investigators and site personnel.
Serve as a resource to monitors, investigators, and ethical review boards.
Review Investigator-Initiated Trial (IIT) proposals and publications.
Align Phase 3b/4 (and Phase I/II, if applicable) studies globally.
Monitor patient safety and adverse events per corporate policy.
Regulatory & Scientific Support
Track trends in clinical practice and access (1–5 year horizon).
Evaluate medical literature, competitive product data, and scientific developments.
Train clinical study teams scientifically.
Act as a consultant and protocol expert for study teams.
Explore extramural scientific experiences.
Attend and contribute to medical congresses and symposia.
General Responsibilities
Serve as an ambassador for patients and the Lilly brand.
Minimum Qualifications
Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy. Must be board eligible or certified in appropriate specialty/subspecialty 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 PLA: Medical Licensing Information and Medical Education | MBC.
Preferred Qualifications
Board‑certified/licensed clinician in Endocrinology and Metabolism is highly preferred.
Clinical and research experience in Obesity is highly preferred.
Prior pharmaceutical experience in medical affairs and/or development.
Knowledge of drug development process.
Strong leadership, communication, teamwork, organizational, and negotiation skills.
Ability to influence cross‑functionally and create a positive working environment.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
Fluent in English, verbal and written.
Compensation Anticipated wage: $219,000 - $321,200. Full‑time employees are eligible for company bonus and a comprehensive benefit program.
Equal Opportunity Lilly is an equal opportunity 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. Lilly is also committed to accommodating applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants may request accommodations through the designated form on Lilly’s careers website.
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Company Overview At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to improve lives globally. The Cardiometabolic Health Business Unit focuses on scientific and medical expertise to support product launch, commercialization, and the patient journey.
Key Responsibilities
Developing global/regional clinical and medical plans.
Conducting and reporting clinical trials.
Implementing global clinical trials in local affiliates/countries.
Ensuring regulatory compliance and safety reporting.
Supporting pricing, reimbursement, and access (PRA) strategies.
Leading scientific data dissemination and educational program development.
Primary Responsibilities
Business / Customer Support (Pre- and Post-Launch)
Plan symposia, advisory board meetings, and other HCP engagements.
Support medical information associates in preparing and reviewing medical letters/materials.
Train medical personnel, including liaisons and health outcomes staff.
Review or prepare scientific information for HCPs or media requests.
Conduct follow-up as per global SOPs.
Support data analysis, slide sets, abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and publications.
Maintain collaborations with external experts, thought leaders, and professional societies.
Provide congress support (presentations, exhibits, advisory boards).
Clinical Planning
Collaborate with Clinical Research Scientists/Physicians, statisticians, health outcomes staff, and investigators on protocols and data collection.
Participate in investigator identification and selection.
Ensure completion of ethical review board, informed consent, and regulatory approvals consistent with GCPs and local laws.
Provide scientific training to investigators and site personnel.
Serve as a resource to monitors, investigators, and ethical review boards.
Review Investigator-Initiated Trial (IIT) proposals and publications.
Align Phase 3b/4 (and Phase I/II, if applicable) studies globally.
Monitor patient safety and adverse events per corporate policy.
Regulatory & Scientific Support
Track trends in clinical practice and access (1–5 year horizon).
Evaluate medical literature, competitive product data, and scientific developments.
Train clinical study teams scientifically.
Act as a consultant and protocol expert for study teams.
Explore extramural scientific experiences.
Attend and contribute to medical congresses and symposia.
General Responsibilities
Serve as an ambassador for patients and the Lilly brand.
Minimum Qualifications
Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy. Must be board eligible or certified in appropriate specialty/subspecialty 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 PLA: Medical Licensing Information and Medical Education | MBC.
Preferred Qualifications
Board‑certified/licensed clinician in Endocrinology and Metabolism is highly preferred.
Clinical and research experience in Obesity is highly preferred.
Prior pharmaceutical experience in medical affairs and/or development.
Knowledge of drug development process.
Strong leadership, communication, teamwork, organizational, and negotiation skills.
Ability to influence cross‑functionally and create a positive working environment.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
Fluent in English, verbal and written.
Compensation Anticipated wage: $219,000 - $321,200. Full‑time employees are eligible for company bonus and a comprehensive benefit program.
Equal Opportunity Lilly is an equal opportunity 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. Lilly is also committed to accommodating applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants may request accommodations through the designated form on Lilly’s careers website.
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