Senior Director Toxicology

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 164,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

401(k) plan

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company seeks a Senior Director of Toxicology to provide scientific leadership and manage resources, budget, and priorities for toxicology programs worldwide. The role drives study design, regulatory submissions, and staff development while aligning with corporate priorities across divisions.

The position emphasizes strategic oversight, cross-functional collaboration, and external partnering to advance world‑class medicines for patients, with a strong focus on innovation and

Qualifications

• PhD in Toxicology or related science.
• DVM with MS in Toxicology, public health or related science.
• 10+ years of technical expertise in pharmaceutical toxicology.
• 10+ years of regulatory experience with nonclinical safety issues.
• Familiarity with ICH and regional regulatory guidance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategy planning and oversight of toxicology research and portfolio support activities of the division.
• Review and approve regulatory submissions.
• Supervise research and professional staff; develop performance plans and conduct reviews.
• Serve on toxicology leadership and scientific review committees for study designs and results.
• Engage in external partnerships and manage business relationships and vendors.
• Perform responsibilities delegated by senior management.

Job description

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life‑changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

We are seeking a Senior Director of Toxicology to provide scientific and administrative leadership. Responsibilities include allocating and prioritizing resources, consulting on scientific and business issues, budgeting and approval of expenses, communicating and implementing corporate priorities and policies, implementing departmental or divisional strategy, streamlining business practices and service on intra‑and inter‑departmental committees. This role plays an integral part in developing world‑class medicines for Lilly.

We offer mentorship and career development opportunities in a dynamic and diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategy planning and oversight of toxicology research and portfolio support activities of the division
• Review and approve Regulatory submissions
• Supervise research and professional staff. Develop performance plans and objectives for staff, conduct performance reviews, and provide mentoring and coaching to staff to facilitate their professional development.
• Serve on toxicology leadership and scientific review committees, providing strategic oversight and approval of toxicology study designs and results
• Engage in external partnerships and manage business relationships and vendors
• Perform responsibilities delegated by senior management

Basic Qualifications

• PhD in Toxicology, or related science OR
• DVM with MS in Toxicology, public health or related science
• 10+ Technical Expertise in Pharmaceutical Toxicology
• 10+ Regulatory Experience with nonclinical safety issues

Additional Skills/Preferences

• DABT preferred but not required
• Familiarity with ICH and Regional Regulatory guidance

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

$163,500 - $239,800

Full‑time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well‑being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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