Sr. Director - Clinical Research Physician
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Compensation Intelligence
Based on 10 WeekdayDoc listings
7% above median for Clinical Research in IN
Job Description
About the Role
Join Eli Lilly and Company as a Clinical Research Physician – $240K - $352K 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 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Clinical Research physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
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 Indianapolis, Indiana.
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: Medical Oversight, Strategic Leadership, Clinical Trial Lifecycle, Protocol Design, Patient Safety, Scientific Integrity, Data Interpretation, Regulatory Submissions. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Research role.
Core responsibilities: The role involves providing medical oversight and strategic leadership across the entire clinical trial lifecycle, from design to interpretation, ensuring patient safety and scientific integrity. Responsibilities also include contributing to key clinical documents, leading data review, and serving a...
Benefits package: Salary $240,000 - $352,000, Company bonus based on performance, Comprehensive benefit program, 401(k) with company match, Pension plan, Vacation benefits, Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits, Flexible spending accounts. 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
1mo ago
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