Clinical Research Lead

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Job Description

The Clinical Research Lead (CRL) is responsible for the management of clinical sites being considered and/or participating in Lilly clinical trials for the assigned therapeutic areas(s), while driving to an unparalleled clinical trial/customer experience

• Is responsible for site identification and qualification.

• Accountable for comprehensive site management activities to ensure timely delivery of enrolment readiness, trial recruitment/enrolment and database locks; inclusive of performance management and issue mitigation, identification and resolution

• Ensures site and country-level inspection readiness at all times

• Responsible for understanding local treatment paradigms and standard of care to support targeted feasibility and strategic allocation of trials as required

• Provide vendor oversight for site monitoring activities at site/country level

• Establishes and develops strong professional relationships with active/potential clinical investigators to expand/maintain clinical research partnership opportunities and provide an unparalleled experience for participation in Lilly clinical trials.

• Accountable for the development of strategic institutional/site relationships to optimize the delivery of clinical trial programs; including across therapeutic areas where applicable

• Travel required (50-75%)

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a scientific or health-related field

• Minimum 3 years of experience in clinical research or pharmaceutical industry with experience directly interacting with or working with HCPs and clinical sites

• Ability to acquire and maintain therapeutic expertise to support portfolio needs

• Strong self-management and organizational skills; ability to manage workload, set personal priorities and adjust as needed

• Fluent in English, both verbal and written.

Essential Skills

• Strong communication (both verbal and written) and language skills

• Strong organizational/planning skills

• Demonstrated ability to enhance/improve customer experience

• Strong knowledge in-country regulatory guidelines/requirements

• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated decision-making ability

Desirable Experience & Skills

• Experience in clinical research and strong working knowledge of Good Clinical  Practice

• Therapeutic expertise and knowledge of the clinical research landscape

• Ability to develop and apply creative solutions

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