Clinical Research Lead-Oncology (TX, OK, AR, LA, MS, AL)

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 around the world 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.Purpose:The Clinical Research Lead (CRL) is a strategic, field-based scientific leader responsible for driving the execution of Lilly clinical trials through exceptional investigator engagement and site performance management. This role is pivotal in ensuring Lilly’s portfolio is prioritized at high-performing sites and that trials are delivered with quality, speed, and insight.CRLs combine deep therapeutic and scientific knowledge with strategic agility to influence investigators, elevate protocol understanding, and co-develop tailored enrollment strategies in existing and new therapeutic areas. They serve as trusted partners to investigators—building strong, enduring relationships that improve return on enrollment and position Lilly as the sponsor of choice. CRLs partner closely with internal Lilly teams (including Clinical Development and Medical Affairs) to ensure that insights from the field shape development strategies and that development strategies are delivered with operational excellence and scientific clarity.Where applicable the CRL may also represent Investigator Engagement with Regulatory and External Bodies and help shape the country-level clinical trial landscape.Primary Responsibilities: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared. The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job description. Consult with your supervision regarding your actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the position.Clinical Investigator ManagementAccountable for the full spectrum of investigator engagement from identification and qualification through enrollment, and support database lock, and study closeoutServe as a clinical trial scientific ambassador, ensuring investigators deeply understand protocol intent, scientific rationale, and patient eligibility requirementsDevelop and sustain strategic, high-trust relationships with investigators that span trials and therapeutic areasInfluence enrollment by co-creating tailored recruitment strategies aligned with site capabilities, patient population realities, and study objectivesProactively find opportunities to reach new patients, accelerate enrollment and increase impact at priority sites, including for example, novel site models, community-based research initiatives etcCapture and elevate critical insights from sites to optimize feasibility, protocol design, and study conductClinical Trial ManagementLead site-level strategy and risk planning to ensure strong and predictable enrollment and data deliveryLeverage performance metrics to anticipate issues, intervene decisively, and maintain momentum toward clinical milestonesDrive inspection readiness as a continuous discipline across sitesCollaborate across functions and with vendor partners to resolve operational barriers, ensuring delivery with speed and qualityMaintain advanced understanding of local treatment paradigms and standard of care to influence strategic country/site selection and protocol localizationProvide oversight and quality assurance for vendor monitoring, escalating risks proactivelyWhere applicable, lead end-to-end management of Post-Marketing Safety Studies in compliance with local regulationsBusiness Management and EngagementCultivate a portfolio of strategically aligned, high-impact investigators who consistently prioritize Lilly trialsEnable an exceptional investigator experience by being a responsive, knowledgeable, and valued scientific partnerCollaborate cross-functionally (e.g., Medical, Clinical, Study Delivery) to align on trial and site priorities, troubleshooting challenges with urgency and creativityConduct data-informed site prospecting and prioritization, contributing to trial competitiveness and regional strategic executionMaintain scientific fluency and therapeutic expertise to lead meaningful, solutions-focused discussions with site personnelAct as a key liaison between field teams, vendors, and investigators, ensuring alignment, shared purpose, and continuous knowledge transferPartner closely with field team colleagues to elevate the investigator and site experience, ensuring seamless collaboration and improving enrollment outcomes and Investigator relationshipsCountry / Regulatory Engagement (where applicable)Represent Investigator Engagement with regulatory agencies, ethics committees, and national research organizations in countries/territoryInfluence the clinical trial ecosystem to improve regulatory agility and operational feasibilityEnsure that local requirements are translated into compliant, efficient trial execution and that Lilly’s internal processes reflect evolving country landscapesPartner with leadership to identify and align regional initiatives and contribute to enterprise-wide clinical development successMinimum Qualification Requirements:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; strong preference for scientific, clinical, or health-related fieldsMinimum 5 years of experience in clinical research or pharmaceutical industry with experience directly interacting with or working with HCPs and clinical sitesMinimum 2 years of relevant clinical or therapeutic area experience in OncologyCurrently reside in or be willing to relocate to our designated South region (TX, OK, AR, LA, MS, or AL)Other Information/Additional Preference