Principal ADME Scientist - CRO Oversight & AI

BioSpace; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly is seeking a Principal Scientist - ADME in Indianapolis to lead bioanalytical and DDI studies with external partners. You will oversee CRO work, ensure timely, within-budget delivery, and apply AI/automation tools for efficient data handling while maintaining strict data privacy policies.

The role emphasizes scientific leadership, vendor governance, and cross-functional collaboration with quality, finance, and internal scientific teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field required.
• 7+ years in lab, CRO, or pharma ops with vendor oversight.
• Experience reviewing bioanalytical, DMPK, or DDI data and communicating concerns.
• Authorized to work in the United States full-time; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead bioanalytical and DDI studies with external partners and track progress.
• Manage study requests and vendor deliverables from intake to quality review.
• Provide scientific oversight of CRO work and ensure data quality before acceptance.
• Conduct annual vendor reviews and drive corrective actions with quality teams.
• Ensure studies are delivered on time, within budget, and within scope.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Biopharma operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in scientific field

Advanced degree

7+ years experience in lab/CRO/pharma ops

Tools

Smartsheet

SciQuery

SAP Fiori

Analyst

Job description

Lilly is seeking a Principal Scientist - ADME in Indianapolis to lead bioanalytical and DDI studies with external partners. You will oversee CRO work, ensure timely, within-budget delivery, and apply AI/automation tools for efficient data handling while maintaining strict data privacy policies.

The role emphasizes scientific leadership, vendor governance, and cross-functional collaboration with quality, finance, and internal scientific teams.