Clinical Research Lead: Site Strategy & Trial Delivery

Eli Lilly and Company; Alcobendas; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company in Madrid region seeks a Clinical Research Lead to oversee site qualification, enrolment readiness, and overall trial delivery. You will manage site performance, ensure regulatory readiness, and foster strong investigator partnerships across therapeutic areas.

The role requires 5+ years in pharma/clinical research, GCP knowledge, and fluent English. Travel 50–75% may be needed; VMP/Study oversight and cross-functional collaboration are key aspects of the position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a scientific/health-related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or clinical research with strong working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices.
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written (C1).

Responsibilities

• Site identification and qualification.
• Comprehensive site management to ensure timely enrolment readiness, trial recruitment/enrolment and database locks; includes performance management and issue mitigation.
• Ensures site and country-level inspection readiness at all times.
• Understands local treatment paradigms to support feasibility and strategic trial allocation.
• Vendor oversight for site monitoring activities at site/country level.
• Builds strong relationships with clinical investigators to expand partnership opportunities.
• Develops strategic institutional/site relationships to optimize trial delivery across therapeutic areas.
• Travel required (50-75%).

Skills

Strong communication

Therapeutic expertise

Self-management

Customer experience

Regulatory knowledge

Teamwork & interpersonal

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a scientific/health field

Job description

Eli Lilly and Company in Madrid region seeks a Clinical Research Lead to oversee site qualification, enrolment readiness, and overall trial delivery. You will manage site performance, ensure regulatory readiness, and foster strong investigator partnerships across therapeutic areas.

The role requires 5+ years in pharma/clinical research, GCP knowledge, and fluent English. Travel 50–75% may be needed; VMP/Study oversight and cross-functional collaboration are key aspects of the position.