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Position Overview

The Clinical Research Scientist applies scientific and clinical expertise as a key member of the Medical Affairs team, supporting healthcare readiness, product launch, commercialization, and development activities. The CRS serves as a strategic partner to brand teams, development groups, and regulatory functions while ensuring all activities comply with regulations, Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), and company policies.

Core Responsibilities

1. Business and Customer Support

Address scientific and clinical information needs of patients, healthcare providers, and payers related to disease states and specific moleculesContribute medical expertise to brand commercialization strategies and business planningSupport pricing, reimbursement, and access (PRA) initiatives with clinical insightsPartner with corporate affairs regarding advocacy, communication, and environment shapingEngage with healthcare professionals to gain insights into key medical questionsReview and approve promotional materialsTrain sales representatives and medical staffParticipate in trade associations as appropriate

2. Scientific Communication and Data Dissemination

Respond to unsolicited scientific inquiries from healthcare professionals per compliance guidelinesPlan and support symposia, advisory boards, and professional meetingsPresent data at congresses and conferencesGenerate scientific disclosures that address key therapeutic area needsDevelop relationships with key opinion leaders and scientific expertsPrepare publications, abstracts, and scientific presentationsSupport medical information teams in responding to inquiries

3. Research Planning and Execution

Collaborating with global teams on late phase clinical trialsSupport preparation and review of local product labelingMaintain deep knowledge of local labels and competitive landscapeGenerate and share relevent medical information emanating from clinical trialsPartner with Real World Evidence teams for data addressing key disease state or asset evidence needs

5. Scientific Excellence

Stay current with medical literature and therapeutic area developmentsMonitor competitive products and emerging trends (1–5-year outlook)Attend scientific congresses and pursue external learning opportunitiesServe as scientific consultant to study teams

6. Leadership and Team Development

Support medical budget preparation and administrationCoach and provide feedback to colleagues and direct reports (if applicable)Contribute to committees, process improvement initiatives, and task forces

Required Qualifications

Education (one of the following):

Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, Masters or Doctorate level-trained Advanced Practice Provider, MSN with clinical specialty) AND 10+ years clinical OR pharmaceutical experience (including 3+ years in medical affairsORBS or MS in health/medical/scientific field AND 10+ years pharmaceutical experience in medical affairs 

Additional Preferences:

Fluent English communication (written and verbal)Clinical care, research, or medical affairs experience in psychiatryScientific track record: 5+ peer-reviewed psychiatry publications in past decadeDeep knowledge of psychiatric current and emerging treatment landscapeProven ability to communicate science effectively with healthcare professionalsTrack record of strategic initiative implementationCollaborative "win as a team" approachInnovative mindset for emerging Medical Affairs portfolioStrong communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilitiesAbility to balance scientific and business prioritiesCross-functional influence and collaborationWillingness to travel domestically and internationally

Key Relationships

Internal: Development teams, brand teams, clinical operations, regulatory affairs, patient safety, medical information, statistics, legal, sales

External: Key opinion leaders, clinical investigators, healthcare providers, regulatory agencies, professional associations, patient advocacy organizations, payers

Note: This position does NOT require relocation to Indianapolis.

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

$177,000 - $338,800

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.

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