Vice President, Oncology Pharmacology

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

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis seeks an Oncology Pharmacology senior leader to guide a portfolio of cancer programs. You will lead a team of project leaders, senior and junior scientists, and mentor future leaders while aligning strategy with senior leadership and cross‑functional partners.

Responsibilities include setting program priorities, directing preclinical and IND activities, collaborating with Translational, Clinical, toxicology and other groups, and delivering differentiated

Qualifications

• PhD in pharmacology, cancer cell biology, or allied disciplines with a minimum of 15 years’ experience (at least 10 years of direct drug development experience).

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of scientists and mentor next-generation project leaders.
• Synthesize cross-functional data to support oncology strategy and portfolio priorities.
• Drive IND enabling work and preclinical data packages for candidate progression.
• Collaborate with Translational, Clinical, toxicology and other functions across Lilly.
• Define biomarker, patient selection, and indication strategies in liaison with clinical teams.

Skills

PhD in pharmacology or cancer biology

Leadership experience in oncology

IND submission experience

Education

PhD in pharmacology, cancer biology, or allied disciplines

Job description

Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis seeks an Oncology Pharmacology senior leader to guide a portfolio of cancer programs. You will lead a team of project leaders, senior and junior scientists, and mentor future leaders while aligning strategy with senior leadership and cross‑functional partners.

Responsibilities include setting program priorities, directing preclinical and IND activities, collaborating with Translational, Clinical, toxicology and other groups, and delivering differentiated