Associate Director, ExploR&D Consultation Agreements

Job Summary The Associate Director, ExploR&D Consultation Agreements is responsible for leading the negotiation and execution of consultation agreements between Lilly ExploR&D and external biotech partners across preclinical and development matters. Hands‑on, high‑throughput contracting focused on drafting, redlining, and moving a large volume of agreements through negotiation to signature. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end negotiation of consultation agreements (initial term discussions through executed contract) Move a high volume of agreements to signature efficiently, balancing speed with rigor Serve as primary interface for biotechs via the consultation pathway; translate scientific scope into commercial terms Partner with ExploR&D leadership/SMEs to structure consultations aligned with Lilly R&D capabilities Draft, redline, and finalize agreements with Legal; ensure commercial terms, scope, deliverables, and risk allocation are captured Partner with scientists to translate technical scope into precise, bounded work plans Negotiate change orders/amendments as scope/timelines/deliverables evolve Communicate contract structure, timelines, and engagement model with clarity Maintain deal tracking, portfolio visibility, and cycle‑time discipline Identify process improvements to reduce friction, standardize terms, and shorten time‑to‑signature Partner with Finance, Legal, and Compliance to meet governance, risk, and approval standards Potential to extend into alliance management responsibilities Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in any field 7+ years in business development, contracting, or R&D consulting Authorized to work in the United States full‑time; Lilly does not sponsor work authorization/visas Additional Skills/Preferences PhD/PharmD/MS in life sciences/biomedical/STEM Deep R&D fluency in drug discovery and/or development; credible peer to biotech scientific leaders Experience negotiating biotech/pharma/life sciences agreements; drafting/redlining/executing contracts Track record managing multiple concurrent contracts Early‑stage biotech ecosystem/external innovation experience Alliance management experience Strong written/verbal communication; ability to simplify complex scientific/contract terms Comfortable with ambiguity; build repeatable processes Cross‑functional collaboration across Legal, Finance, and R&D Additional Information Travel up to 10% (US and/or OUS) #J-18808-Ljbffr Scorpion Therapeutics