Sr. Director - Clinical Research Physician
Job Description
About the Role
Join Eli Lilly and Company as a Clinical Research Physician – Senior Director in United States. 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.
Key Responsibilities
- functional discussions, including regulatory submissions, investigator meetings, and advisory boards. Work with the Clinical Operations team to identify and resolve trial
- related issues, ensuring smooth execution and compliance. Collaborate closely with the clinical operations, regulatory, and data management teams to ensure timely and high
- quality execution of clinical trials. Collaborate with the research team to develop and implement a translational biomarker strategy for the program integrating early
- performance standards. Travel to clinical sites, conferences, and regulatory meetings as needed. Other duties as assigned. Basic
Requirements
- osteopathic
- home/medical
- making. Leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross
- solving skills with the ability to resolve trial
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $240K - $352K
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Eli Lilly and Company in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Sr. Director - Clinical Research Physician at Eli Lilly and a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Clinical Research physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Clinical Research — Physician Career Context
This Clinical Research position at Eli Lilly and is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Eli Lilly and lists compensation for this physician position at $240k to $352k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($240k–$352k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Clinical trial design, Medical oversight, Strategic leadership, Regulatory compliance, Data interpretation, Safety assessment, Efficacy endpoints, Translational biomarker strategy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Research role.
Core responsibilities: Provide medical oversight and strategic leadership throughout the clinical trial lifecycle, including trial design, execution, and data interpretation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to ensure scientific integrity, regulatory compliance, and high-quality trial exec...
Benefits package: Company bonus, Comprehensive benefit program including 401(k), pension, vacation, medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off, well-being benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
yesterday
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