Senior ADME Scientist - CRO Oversight & DDI Leadership

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis seeks a Principal Scientist - ADME to lead critical bioanalytical, DDI, and vendor oversight activities across CROs. You will manage studies, ensure on-time delivery within budget, and leverage AI and automation to improve data quality while complying with privacy policies.

The role requires 7+ years in a lab/CRO/pharma ops environment and a strong background in ADME, bioanalysis, or DMPK, with travel up to 10% and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field; 7+ years in lab/CRO/pharma ops with vendor oversight.
• Advanced degree in a scientific field preferred; ADME, bioanalysis, DMPK/DDA experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead bioanalytical and DDI studies with CRO partners.
• Manage study requests and vendor deliverables from intake to quality review.
• Provide scientific oversight of CRO work and study reports for quality and compliance.
• Conduct annual vendor reviews and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure studies/contracts are on time, within budget, and to scope.

Skills

ADME

Bioanalysis

DDI

CRO oversight

Vendor management

Project management

Data management

SOP writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Science

Advanced degree in science

Tools

LC-MS systems

Analyst software

Watson

Smartsheet

SciQuery

SAP Fiori

Job description

Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis seeks a Principal Scientist - ADME to lead critical bioanalytical, DDI, and vendor oversight activities across CROs. You will manage studies, ensure on-time delivery within budget, and leverage AI and automation to improve data quality while complying with privacy policies.

The role requires 7+ years in a lab/CRO/pharma ops environment and a strong background in ADME, bioanalysis, or DMPK, with travel up to 10% and a comprehensive benefits package.