Discovery Toxicology Project Leader
About this opportunity
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.
The Investigative and Discovery Toxicology Organization is searching for a motivated and meticulous individual to join our team as a Discovery Toxicology Project Leader. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing toxicology projects to support the discovery and development of new pharmaceutical products while working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution and interpretation of toxicology studies.
What we are looking for:
A skilled and creative scientist to play a vital role in our mission to provide innovative medicines.
Discovery or Development Toxicology Project Leader experience.
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with key partners.
A motivated individual looking to collaborate and excel in a cross-functional team setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead Discovery Toxicology project strategy, and design effective toxicology plans to identify hazards, characterize, and address risk of toxicity for compounds moving into development.
Plan, organize, and oversee Discovery Toxicology studies from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to deliverables and timelines.
Collect, analyze, and interpret toxicological data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
Prepare and present project findings, updates, and reports, to internal and external partners.
Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver candidates molecules into the development pipeline.
Identify and address any issues or challenges that arise during the course of toxicology studies.
Minimum Requirements:
PhD in Toxicology or a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience or MS/BS degree in related field with at least 7 years of applicable experience.
Additional Skills/Preferences:
Strong problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.
Knowledge of drug discovery and development process.
Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and standards (e.g., GLP, FDA, EMA).
Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.
Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$111,000 - $198,000
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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