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 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.Eli Lilly Cork is made up of a talented diverse team of over 1,600 employees across 38 nationalities who deliver innovative solutions across various Business Service functions including Finance, Information Technology, Medical, Clinical Trials, and more. Eli Lilly Cork offers a premium workspace with flexible hybrid working options, healthcare, pension and life assurance benefits, subsidized canteen, onsite gym, travel subsidies, and on-site parking. In-house People Development services, Educational Assistance, and our ‘Live Your BEST Life’ wellbeing initiatives are just some of the holistic benefits that enhance the career experience for our colleagues.The purpose of the Associate Director role is to provide operational leadership to support exploratory and biopharmaceutics clinical development. The role works across the organization with functional and organizational partner groups to deliver knowledge, expertise, standard templates, and technology to identify various clinical development scenarios and provide functional expertise to ensure success in portfolio delivery.This role continually provides expertise in process and methodologies of EMP whilst looking for advancements and improvements.Key Areas of Responsibility:Leading activities supporting study development and execution.Cross-functional systems and processes.Systems, metrics, and reporting.In addition to knowledge of ICH and quality guidelines needed for successful delivery of the portfolio and clinical trials, the Associate Director/Director possesses the business acumen, process knowledge, and influence required to lead in process and quality improvement efforts.The Associate Director/Director will seek knowledge from internal and external sources and use this information to drive strategic discussions with clinical and functional counterparts to make recommendations for efficiencies and speed to shape development plans and continuous improvement opportunities.Primary Responsibilities:Study Development and Execution Support:Establish networks with other key support areas to efficiently support exploratory and biopharmaceutics clinical studies.Provide leadership in business interactions with TPO partners; helping to execute the exploratory and biopharmaceutics clinical development portfolio.Maintain awareness of regulatory issues and trends relevant to assigned portfolio.Cross-Functional Systems and Processes:Provide leadership in business processes supporting early phase development.Review established procedures across multiple subject areas and contribute to the overall strategic direction of cross-functional systems and processes.Ensure cross-functional process alignment internally and externally.Systems, Metrics, and Reporting:Drive definition of metrics to quantify exploratory and biopharmaceutics clinical development portfolio deliverables.Develop a metrics and evaluation strategy for the organization.Monitor implementation progress of systems and recommend corrective actions if needed.People Management and Employee Development:Attract, retain, and develop a diverse workforce.Model behaviors and establish an environment where performance and results are valued.Provide a supportive environment for staff to explore innovative solutions to business problems.Minimum Qualification Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field from an accredited college or university; or equivalent qualifications/experience (3 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry with direct experience of managing clinical studies).Demonstrated project management and time management skills.Strong verbal reasoning, attention to detail, critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.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.Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.#WeAreLilly #J-18808-Ljbffr