Rheumatology Medical Affairs Lead

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 266,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly in Indianapolis, IN seeks an experienced Clinical Research Physician (MA CRP) to oversee rheumatology medical strategy and portfolio development. You will lead a multidisciplinary team to align clinical planning, data generation, and communications with brand and global development teams.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, regulatory collaboration, and evidence generation to support patient access and outcomes across marketed indications. Some travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience leading medical affairs or medical development teams.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Expertise in regulatory considerations and payer interactions.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert medical leadership to drive rheumatology medical strategies and lifecycle plans.
• Lead local and regional medical affairs activities, including data dissemination and scientific exchange.
• Partner with global teams on Phase 3b/4 trials and early phase activities as applicable.
• Support regulatory and pricing, reimbursement, and access planning as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Team management

Travel readiness

Education

Medical Doctor (MD)

Tools

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Lilly in Indianapolis, IN seeks an experienced Clinical Research Physician (MA CRP) to oversee rheumatology medical strategy and portfolio development. You will lead a multidisciplinary team to align clinical planning, data generation, and communications with brand and global development teams.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, regulatory collaboration, and evidence generation to support patient access and outcomes across marketed indications. Some travel is expected.