Head of Early Immunology Clinical Development

Eli Lilly and Company; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 266,000 - 389,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly seeks an Executive Medical Director, Early Clinical Development to bridge discovery science and clinical application in autoimmune diseases. This leader will connect discovery scientists with translational and early clinical teams to craft hypotheses and efficiently test them in early development with visibility to full development and approval.

The role requires strong matrix leadership, executive presence, and the ability to drive a robust pipeline of transformational medicines across

Qualifications

• Medical doctor with board eligibility/certification in rheumatology, dermatology, gastroenterology, allergy/immunology or related field.
• US-trained physicians must be board eligible/certified; non-US trained must meet LCME requirements.

Responsibilities

• Strategic portfolio leadership to develop and refine therapeutic hypotheses in autoimmunity and inflammation.
• Design early clinical studies and collaborate with translational medicine, pharmacology, regulatory, and operations.
• Lead cross-functional teams, influence portfolio strategy, and drive translation from discovery to clinical testing.

Skills

MD/DO

Rheumatology/Immunology board eligible

Clinical development leadership

Education

Medical Doctor or DO

Board certification in related specialty

Job description

Lilly seeks an Executive Medical Director, Early Clinical Development to bridge discovery science and clinical application in autoimmune diseases. This leader will connect discovery scientists with translational and early clinical teams to craft hypotheses and efficiently test them in early development with visibility to full development and approval.

The role requires strong matrix leadership, executive presence, and the ability to drive a robust pipeline of transformational medicines across