Senior Director Toxicology

At 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.

We are seeking a Senior Director of Toxicology to provide scientific and administrative leadership. Responsibilities include allocating and prioritizing resources, consulting on scientific and business issues, budgeting and approval of expenses, communicating and implementing corporate priorities and policies, implementing departmental or divisional strategy, streamlining business practices and service on intra- and inter-departmental committees. This role plays an integral part in developing world-class medicines for Lilly.

We offer mentorship and career development opportunities in a dynamic and diverse environment. Do your skills match our needs? Apply today and join the Lilly family!

Responsibilities

Provide strategy planning and oversight of toxicology research and portfolio support activities of the division

Review and approve Regulatory submissions

Supervise research and professional staff. Develop performance plans and objectives for staff, conduct performance reviews, and provide mentoring and coaching to staff to facilitate their professional development.

Serve on toxicology leadership and scientific review committees, providing strategic oversight and approval of toxicology study designs and results

Engage in external partnerships and manage business relationships and vendors

Perform responsibilities delegated by senior management

Basic Qualifications

PhD in Toxicology, or related science OR

DVM with MS in Toxicology, public health or related science

10+ Technical Expertise in Pharmaceutical Toxicology

10+ Regulatory Experience with nonclinical safety issues

Additional Skills/Preferences

DABT preferred but not required

Familiarity with ICH and Regional Regulatory guidance

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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 (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), 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

$163,500 - $239,800

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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