Senior Medical Director, Accelerated R&D Leader

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 219,000 - 321,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Pension

Vacation benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Flexible benefits

Life insurance

Time off and leave of absence

Well‑being benefits

Company bonus

Job summary

Lilly in Indianapolis seeks physician/scientist leaders for its Accelerated R&D Leadership Program, a two-year, cross‑functional rotation across drug development and portfolio strategy. Participants receive senior leadership mentorship, work on AI-enabled drug development tools, and gain exposure to global operations and commercialization.

Applicants should have 3–5 years in clinical, academic, consulting, VC or biotech, MD or equivalent board eligibility, and a demonstrated record of leadership

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in clinical, academic or research roles, consulting, VC or small biotech.
• MD/DO must be board eligible or certified; U.S. trained physicians must have board eligibility or certification.
• Foreign medical graduates may be hired in the U.S. at the CMO's discretion.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional rotations across drug development continuum.
• Develop strategic and innovative contributions across Lilly's R&D leadership program.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools and platforms to enhance decision-making and insights.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Innovation

AI strategy

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Lilly in Indianapolis seeks physician/scientist leaders for its Accelerated R&D Leadership Program, a two-year, cross‑functional rotation across drug development and portfolio strategy. Participants receive senior leadership mentorship, work on AI-enabled drug development tools, and gain exposure to global operations and commercialization.

Applicants should have 3–5 years in clinical, academic, consulting, VC or biotech, MD or equivalent board eligibility, and a demonstrated record of leadership