Eli Lilly and Company

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This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Senior Director, ExploR&D Clinical Operations West Coast role serves as the clinical technical lead and strategic partner for cross-functional teams, biotech collaborators, and Lilly stakeholders in advancing breakthrough biotechnology initiatives. This role focuses on high-level consulting to enhance efficiency, innovation, and strategic execution of clinical plans and trial designs across the ExploR&D external pipeline. • Develop optimized clinical strategies by conducting comprehensive feasibility assessments using proprietary tools and databases. • Provide expert guidance to clinical directors and project teams from trial conception through start-up. • Advise on optimal clinical approaches, risk mitigation strategies, and operational best-practices. • Serve as the primary clinical operations bridge between the US West Coast office and China ExploR&D office. • Provide expert guidance and hands-on problem-solving support for China-based studies requiring specialized intervention or strategic course correction. Key Responsibilities • Act as technical clinical operations leader on due diligence assessments for external assets. • Develop and execute integrated clinical operations plans and strategies designed through feasibility assessments for early phase assets. • Drive operational excellence and innovation in partnered asset plans. • Provide clinical technical expertise to the clinical operations team. • Serve as the escalation point and expert resource for the China ExploR&D team and China biotech sponsors. • Lead development and implementation of ExploR&D Clinical SOPs and corresponding checklists. • Champion adoption of new Lilly and ExploR&D clinical capabilities. • Recruit, manage, develop, and mentor clinical operations personnel. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree (preference in a science field) from an accredited college or university. • 8+ years work experience directly managing clinical studies with emphasis on early phase and outsourced trials. • 2+ years of experience implementing clinical trials in China. • Fluent in Mandarin (Written and Speaking). Additional Skills/Preferences • Advanced degrees and/or additional degrees in finance, accounting, legal, or MBA preferred. • Strong leadership abilities, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial mindset. • Demonstrated success in clinical planning development and clinical feasibility assessments. • Proven track record troubleshooting and recovering challenged clinical trials. • Strong cross-cultural communication and influence skills. Additional Information • Frequent international travel to China/Asia-PAC and domestic travel required. • Remote will be considered only if candidate is located in Pacific time zone. Compensation and Benefits • Anticipated wage for this position is $156,000 - $228,800. • Eligible for a company bonus depending on performance. • Comprehensive benefit program including 401(k), pension, medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits. • Flexible benefits, life insurance, and well-being benefits.