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Purpose:
The Senior Director, Investigator Engagement is accountable for ensuring high-quality interactions with, and timely, robust performance of, clinical trial Investigators and sites across a defined geographic region. This includes compliance with GCP and applicable regulations, support in achieving clinical trial recruitment and delivery goals, and ongoing inspection readiness. The Senior Director oversees regional vendor performance where responsibilities are delegated and leads issue identification and resolution to ensure site-related activities are on track.

This leader partners closely with the Therapeutic Lead pillar within Investigator Engagement to align on therapeutic area deliverables within the region and to contribute to global strategy for planning and execution. The role also collaborates cross-functionally with teams such as Patient Engagement, Clinical Development, and Trial Capabilities to enable effective transitions from trial design to regional implementation, including the support and application of community based research. This integrated approach ensures operational excellence and scientific alignment. The role is central to achieving industry-leading clinical trial performance across cost, speed, and quality metrics.

Additionally, the Senior Director is responsible for hiring, developing, and leading a regional team accountable for comprehensive Investigator/site management—this includes driving Investigator performance in enrollment through robust scientific and operational support, on-time database locks, inspection readiness, and applying deep regional insights to drive delivery. Local responsibilities may be assigned based on geographic or regulatory nuances.

Primary Responsibilities:

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Regional Clinical Site Management

Oversee clinical site qualification, engagement, and recruitment within the assigned region

Deliver enrollment commitments across all studies executed within the region

Build and maintain strong relationships with Investigators and site staff to support clinical trial delivery

Provide regional insights into global trial allocation and feasibility planning

Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements and local regulations, laws, and practices

Lead regional implementation and oversight of monitoring activities, ensuring seamless integration across regions when applicable

Ensure timely database locks and ongoing regional inspection readiness

Organizational and Regional Leadership

Allocate and flex resources across studies within the region in line with portfolio priorities

Develop and implement regional site risk plans to support successful enrollment and data quality

Act as the regional leader for Investigator engagement, serving as a key contact for sites, third-party vendors, and internal stakeholders

Promote cross-regional collaboration and shared learning within the site engagement organization

Foster a culture of continuous improvement through process innovation, risk mitigation, and application of real-time data insights

Represent the region in global forums and contribute regional experience to influence internal and external clinical development best practices

People Management and Development

Recruit, lead, and retain a capable, diverse team with deep understanding of clinical trial execution and site engagement within the region

Promote inclusion, adaptability, and innovation across the team

Ensure development of future leaders and strong scientific and operational capabilities aligned with evolving portfolio needs

Create an environment that encourages accountability, strategic thinking, and sound judgment in clinical trial execution

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years of clinical research or pharmaceutical industry experience

3–5 years of prior supervisory or equivalent leadership experience

Other Information / Additional Preferences:

Advanced degree (e.g., MSc, PhD, PharmD) in a scientific or healthcare-related field

Experience in clinical operations or managing site-facing teams across regions

Solid understanding of the drug development lifecycle and clinical trial execution

Regional or international clinical operations leadership experience

Experience leading cross-functional teams and working with affiliates

Strong interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills

Demonstrated ability to attract, develop, and lead diverse talent

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

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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