Global Head of Pain Early Development

BioSpace; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 266,000 - 453,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly is seeking a Global Lead, Pain Early Development in Indianapolis to steer the clinical development strategy for the Neuroscience Pain portfolio from discovery through Phase 2. This senior role partners across Neuroscience, Lilly Research Laboratories, and Medicines Development Unit to shape strategy and drive portfolio delivery.

The position requires 12+ years in analgesic development, board eligibility or certification, and strong leadership with excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Medical Doctor must be board eligible or certified in a medical specialty relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the integrated clinical development strategy for the Neuroscience Pain early-phase portfolio.
• Establish governance frameworks for go/no-go decisions and stage-gate reviews.
• Provide enterprise-wide visibility into Pain portfolio health to senior leadership.
• Partner with Neuroscience, Lilly Research Laboratories, and Medicines Development Unit to align clinical strategy with business objectives.
• Drive the full clinical implementation of Pain portfolio with innovative and accelerated development approaches.
• Lead interactions with global regulatory bodies and engage external medical experts.
• Oversee integration of biomarkers and diagnostics into Pain programs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Clinical development

Regulatory collaboration

English communication

Education

Medical Doctor

Job description

Lilly is seeking a Global Lead, Pain Early Development in Indianapolis to steer the clinical development strategy for the Neuroscience Pain portfolio from discovery through Phase 2. This senior role partners across Neuroscience, Lilly Research Laboratories, and Medicines Development Unit to shape strategy and drive portfolio delivery.

The position requires 12+ years in analgesic development, board eligibility or certification, and strong leadership with excellent English communication.