Pharma Project Manager, External R&D & Alliances

Eli Lilly and Company; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly is seeking an ExploR&D Pharma Project Manager to coordinate cross-functional programs from discovery to proof-of-concept. Based in San Diego, you will track timelines, budgets, risks, and ensure data integrity across portfolios while partnering with Lilly‑BioTDR and external teams to drive program delivery.

Minimum requirements include an advanced biology/health-related degree and 5+ years in pharma, with US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in biology or health-related field.
• 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including drug discovery and development.
• Authorized to work in the United States full-time; Lilly will not sponsor visas.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-functional timelines, risk grids, decision logs, and ensure complete program data.
• Serve as alliance management point of contact with external partners and leaders.
• Provide program updates on timeline, budget, and partner health to External Innovation leadership.
• Identify internal/external needs and develop solutions with External Innovation teams.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Alliance management

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Education

Advanced degree in biology/health

Tools

PM tools

LRL systems

Job description

Lilly is seeking an ExploR&D Pharma Project Manager to coordinate cross-functional programs from discovery to proof-of-concept. Based in San Diego, you will track timelines, budgets, risks, and ensure data integrity across portfolios while partnering with Lilly‑BioTDR and external teams to drive program delivery.

Minimum requirements include an advanced biology/health-related degree and 5+ years in pharma, with US work authorization.