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The Clinical Research Lead (CRL) is responsible for the management of clinical Investigators and sites being considered and/or participating in Lilly clinical trials and/or Post Marketing Safety Studies; inclusive of Investigator/site identification and qualification, the timely delivery of clinical trial enrollment in accordance with scientific objectives, timely delivery of database locks, issues management at clinical trial sites, and ensuring inspection readiness at all times for assigned therapeutic area(s) within a region/country. This is achieved by the CRL's accountability for comprehensive Investigator and site management, leveraging of information/tools to make/have informed decisions and discussions, and high quality interactions with global clinical trial sites to drive to an unparalleled customer experience. The CRL is also responsible for oversight of vendor monitoring activities at clinical trial sites, including the identification, mitigation and escalation of significant findings and trends.
Primary Responsibilities1. Clinical Investigator ManagementAccountable for activities required at clinical trial sites and by investigators and site staff participating in Lilly trials; inclusive of site identification and qualification, enrollment planning and execution, to database lock and close outAccountable for comprehensive investigator management activities to ensure timely delivery of enrollment readiness, trial recruitment/enrollment and database locks; inclusive of performance management and issue mitigation, identification and resolutionResponsible for identifying potential opportunities to accelerate trial enrollment, while driving to an unparalleled clinical trial/customer experienceAccountable for the application of scientific, therapeutic area, and institutional/regional expertise to inform and ensure timely delivery of trial enrollment and quality dataAccountable for the development of strategic institutional/site relationships to optimize the delivery of clinical trial programs; including across therapeutic areas where applicable2. Clinical Trial ManagementResponsible for the development and implementation of applicable investigator/site risk plans to ensure delivery of clinical trial enrollment commitments and database locksEnsure site and country level inspection readiness at all timesLeverage metrics to inform site/country/regional level decision makingWork with internal and external teams to remove barriers to trial execution at a site and/or country levelResponsible for understanding local treatment paradigms and standard of care to support targeted feasibility and strategic allocation of trials as requiredProvide vendor oversight for site monitoring activities at site/country levelFor countries with PMS requirements: Responsible for Post-Marketing Safety Study management including CRO selection, Regulatory Document Development, and Project Management in compliance with local requirement as required.3. Business Management and EngagementEstablishes 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 trialsCross functional collaboration and partnership to ensure alignment in priorities and deliver the portfolioPerform targeted sites prospecting in alignment with portfolio strategy & priorityMaintain therapeutic and technical expertise to enable scientific discussions with the investigator and site personnelServe as an effective communication "bridge" between sites, third party vendors and LillyInfluence and challenge internal and external factors in order to improve clinical research deliveryMinimum Qualification RequirementsBachelor's degree or equivalentMinimum of 3 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or clinical research and strong working knowledge of Good Clinical PracticeTherapeutic expertise and knowledge of the clinical research landscape; ability to acquire and maintain therapeutic expertise to support portfolio needsStrong self-management and organizational skills; ability to manage workload, set personal priorities and adjust as neededDemonstrated strategic agility & broad business acumenDemonstrated leadership behaviors with ability to accept challenges, seek opportunities to remove barriers, influence without authority, and lead in areas of uncertaintyOther Information/Additional PreferencesStrong preferences for Bachelor's degree in scientific or health-related fieldStrong communication (both verbal and written) and language skillsStrong organizational/planning skillsDemonstrated ability to enhance/improve customer experienceFluent in English as well as required language to conduct day-to-day businessStrong knowledge in country regulatory guidelines/requirementsStrong teamwork and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated decision-making abilityAbility to develop and apply creative solutionsTravel required (50-75%)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 for further assistance.
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