At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

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

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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