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Director - Experienced Discovery Toxicology Project

BioSpace, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262

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Director - Experienced Discovery Toxicology Project 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 worldwide 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.

The Investigative and Discovery Toxicology Organization is searching for an experienced, motivated and meticulous individual to join our team as a Discovery Toxicology Project Leader. In this role, you will be responsible for leading toxicology projects to support the discovery and development of new pharmaceutical products while working closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure the successful execution and interpretation of toxicology studies.

What We Are Looking For

A skilled and creative scientific leader to serve a vital role in our mission to provide innovative medicines.

Discovery or Development Toxicology Project Leader experience.

Strong leadership, mentorship and communication skills with the ability to engage cross‑functionally with key partners across the discovery and development enterprise.

A motivated individual looking to mentor, collaborate and excel in a cross‑functional team setting.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Discovery Toxicology project strategy and design effective toxicology plans to identify hazards, characterize, and address risk of toxicity for compounds moving into development.

Plan, organize and oversee Discovery Toxicology studies from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to deliverables and timelines.

Collect, analyze, and interpret toxicological data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.

Prepare and present project findings, updates, and reports to internal and external partners.

Work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams to deliver candidate molecules into the development pipeline.

Identify and address any issues or challenges that arise during the course of toxicology studies.

Minimum Requirements PhD

in Toxicology, Pathology or related field with 7+ years of relevant experience or

MS/BS

degree in related field with at least 15 years of applicable experience.

Additional Skills/Preferences

Established leadership skills

Strong organizational and project management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation

Experience in the drug discovery and development process

Strong problem‑solving skills

Experience with regulatory guidelines and standards (e.g., GLP, FDA, EMA)

Accommodation Request 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.

EEO Statement 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.

Compensation Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $144,000 - $250,800 per year. Full‑time equivalent employees will also 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.

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