Manager, Clinical Development Trial Lead

Job ID: R-110587Company: LillyLocation: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of AmericaJob Type: Full TimeCategory: Research & DevelopmentPosted Date: 2026-09-01At 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. At Lilly, we believe in the talent of our workforce. One of the best ways to utilize and develop that talent is to use our existing workforce to fill new and/or open positions. 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Employees hired on banded positions (ex: P1-P3, R1-R2, B1-B3, etc.) transfer at their current level, despite the level indicated on the job posting. For example, if a P2 candidate is selected for a P1-P3 banded position, the candidate will remain a P2 in the new role.The Manager, Clinical Development Trial Lead (CDTL) leads the cross-functional study team in the development and execution of clinical trials and is accountable both regionally and globally to deliver trial(s) with quality, on time, and within scope and budget. The CDTL Associate / Manager leverages project management, regional operational knowledge, clinical trial process leadership and expertise, and scientific expertise to drive actions and coordinate efforts to achieve or exceed these trial deliverables. Primary Responsibilities: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared. The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job description. Consult with your supervision regarding your actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the position.Project Management, and Regional Operational KnowledgeUse project management skills, processes and tools to develop and execute local, regional and/or global clinical trials as described below:Scope - Understand the scope of work required to complete the clinical trial successfully. Monitor the status and make changes (per change control process) as needed to meet the deliverables of the trial.Timeline – Develop and track global trial enrolment plan by gaining alignment and integrating inputs across functions and geographies. Risk - Assess, identify and monitor trial-level risks. Incorporate scientific knowledge, trial process, and regional expertise to create one integrated trial-level risk mitigation and contingency plan. Budget - Understand the cross-functional, trial-level budget components. Create and monitor the overall budget and assumptions using financial tracking tools. Routinely network with appropriate business partners, on trial-level budget status and changes.Partner with other organizations to coordinate and actively participate in Investigator Study Specific Training (ISSTs)/ Affiliate Study Training (ASTs).Drive and coordinate local, regional and global, cross-functional study team throughout study implementation, execution and closure empowering them to meet the clinical trial deliverables, including issue management, contingency planning and issue resolution.Be accountable for trial/regional enrolment strategy and execution starting from country allocation through Last Patient Entered Treatment (LPET)Partner with Regional Operations to achieve regional enrolment goals.Manage relationships and serve as a single point of contact and central owner for trial communication, to and from the CPM Organization, Regional Clinical Operations, and Third Party Organization (TPOs).Apply problem-solving skills to daily issues with cross-functional study team (including with vendors, affiliates/regions, global team members and other business partners).Identify and assist in developing continuous improvement activities based on important trends such as industry, regulatory, new technology, etc.Manage TPO qualification process, selection, and oversight.Clinical Trial Process Leadership and ExpertiseDemonstrate understanding of drug development process. Acknowledge inter-relatedness of cross-functional activities and understand the impact of project decisions on the overall clinical trial. Look for opportunities to expand and deepen clinical trial process expertise.Be knowledgeable of the global and regional operating model; coordinate and facilitate obtaining regional input to provide to the study teams.Single point of accountability for the Trial Master File, working closely with functional record owners to ensure the file is current and inspection ready at all time.Network and leverage expertise to anticipate trial and regional issues, identify areas of process breakdown, assess situations and propose proactive approaches that reduce and/or mitigate risks that impact ability to deliver the clinical trial.Demonstrate ability to lead and influence in the midst of ambiguity.Coach peers, cross-functional team members and TPOs on aspects of clinical trial process and regional specificities.Report, manage and interpret information for the clinical trial(s), including completeness and accuracy across multiple business systems and tools from study implementation through closure.Apply expertise and knowledge of global/regional regulations, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Lilly standards of operation in the conduct of clinical trials. Liaise with affiliates and other appropriate resources to understand local regulatory requirements.Scientific ExpertiseLeverage scientific and regulatory knowledge to prepare and/or provide technical consultation for clinical and regulatory documents, prepare for meetings with regulatory agencies and draft responses to questions from regulatory agencies, TPOs and affiliates. Combine scientific regional, and operational knowledge as well as process expertise to impact clinical trial design, feasibility and implementation. Utilize clinical development knowledge, problem solving and critical thinking skills to support the scientific needs of the business.Minimum Qualification Requirements:Bachelor's or University degree (scientific or health-related field preferred)3 years clinical research experience or relevant experience in a scientific or health-related field; or an advanced degree.Highly Desired Skills:Applied knowledge of project management methodology, processes and toolsDemonstrated ability to work cross-culturally with global colleagues and with TPOsAbility to influence without authorityStrong leadership and networking skills exhibited while working in cross-functional and cross-cultural teams (internal & external) and on projectsEffective and influential communication, self-management, and organizational skillsDemonstrated ability to manage complex situations through problem-solving, critical thinking and navigating ambiguityFlexibility to adjust to altered prioritiesOther Information/Additional Preferences:Minimum of 3 years clinical trial experience with a strong working knowledge of the clinical research processPrior clinical trial site-level or affiliate experienceProficiency in use of project management tools and techniques (e.g., Critical Chain, ProChain Enterprise, MS Project, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint)Need to travel periodically to AST/ ISST and potentially other scientific/ regional meetingsLilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.#WeAreLillyLilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. 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Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (View email address on click.appcast.io), 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$65,250 - $148,500Full-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.#WeAreLillySkillsproject managementclinical trial managementgood clinical practicerisk assessmentbudget managementregulatory compliancecross-functional team leadershipstakeholder managementissue managementcontingency planningclinical trial designfeasibility analysisprocess improvementscientific writingregulatory documentationvendor managementfinancial trackingproblem solvingcritical thinkingcross-cultural collaborationms projectcritical chainprochain enterprise