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Clinical Research Physician - Metabolics (Orforglipron)

Lilly
Lilly
5-8+ years
Not Disclosed
Gurgaon, Haryana, India
10 March 13, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Clinical Research Physician – Metabolics (Orforglipron)

Company: Lilly
Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Job Type: Full-Time
Job ID: R-97994

Experience Required
Candidates should have clinical and/or pharmaceutical industry experience within the relevant therapeutic area. Experience supporting clinical trials, medical affairs activities, pharmacovigilance, or scientific engagement with healthcare professionals is highly desirable. Prior exposure to metabolic disease research, clinical development, or medical strategy is considered an advantage.

Education Qualification
Basic medical qualification such as MBBS or MD is required. Candidates must hold full Medical Council registration or meet the eligibility criteria for registration.

About the Company
Lilly is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, committed to discovering and delivering life-changing medicines. The company focuses on advancing medical science to improve disease management, enhance patient outcomes, and support communities worldwide. Lilly combines scientific innovation, medical expertise, and patient-focused research to develop breakthrough therapies across multiple therapeutic areas.

Job Overview
The Clinical Research Physician – Metabolics (Orforglipron) is a medically qualified expert responsible for providing scientific and medical leadership across clinical development and medical affairs activities. The role supports strategic planning for product launch, commercialization, and lifecycle management while ensuring patient safety and scientific integrity.

The physician will collaborate with global development teams, clinical operations, medical affairs, and business unit stakeholders to support clinical trials, regulatory interactions, and medical engagement with healthcare professionals. The position plays a critical role in advancing clinical programs and supporting evidence generation for metabolic therapies.

Key Responsibilities

Provide medical and scientific expertise for the assigned therapeutic area and product portfolio.
Contribute to medical strategy development and support brand commercialization initiatives.
Maintain detailed and up-to-date knowledge of molecule data, clinical trial outcomes, and scientific literature related to metabolic therapies.
Collaborate with internal teams including Pricing, Reimbursement and Access (PRA), Clinical Operations, Corporate Affairs, Marketing, Medical Information, Legal, and Global Product Safety.
Build and maintain relationships with healthcare professionals, key opinion leaders, and clinical experts.
Provide leadership and guidance to Medical Affairs Professionals (MAPs), Medical Science Liaisons (MSLs), and other medical team members.
Support medical education initiatives including development and approval of scientific materials.
Understand the scientific information needs of healthcare providers, patients, and payers and respond effectively to their inquiries.
Lead data analysis initiatives and support clinical or health outcomes research to address scientific questions.
Contribute to strategic planning and lifecycle management for marketed brands.

Medical and Scientific Leadership

Provide medical oversight and clinical expertise for clinical trials and development programs.
Support regulatory submissions and Health Technology Assessments (HTAs).
Assist medical information and product safety teams in responding to scientific queries when required.
Lead or contribute to the development of scientific publications and medical communications.
Deliver training programs on disease areas, products, and clinical data for internal stakeholders.
Provide scientific presentations to healthcare professionals and scientific communities.
Contribute to the development and review of medical content including clinical slide sets and scientific communication materials.

Compliance and Regulatory Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with global and local regulations including Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Pharmaceutical Medical Practice, and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
Review and approve promotional and non-promotional materials according to compliance guidelines.
Support medical meetings, advisory boards, and scientific symposia.
Prepare or review scientific responses for medical information requests and external inquiries.
Maintain compliance with company policies, global quality standards, and ethical research principles.

Clinical Research and Trial Management

Support the selection and implementation of clinical trials within India aligned with global and regional development plans.
Contribute to the development of global and regional clinical trial strategies.
Collaborate with Clinical Operations to execute clinical trials with quality, speed, and operational efficiency.
Participate in investigator engagement, site selection, trial initiation meetings, and issue resolution activities.
Support monitoring and review of clinical trial progress and results.

External Scientific Engagement

Engage with healthcare professionals, advocacy groups, professional societies, and regulatory bodies to support scientific collaboration.
Facilitate knowledge exchange regarding clinical data, new scientific developments, and therapeutic innovations.
Support healthcare professional participation in scientific meetings, publications, and product-related research initiatives.

People Leadership Responsibilities

Provide mentorship and performance guidance to Medical Affairs Professionals and other direct or indirect team members.
Support career development, training, and performance management processes within the medical team.
Collaborate with Medical Science Liaison teams to enhance scientific expertise and field medical engagement strategies.
Participate in recruitment, diversity initiatives, and talent development activities.

Required Skills and Competencies

Strong understanding of clinical development, pharmacovigilance, and medical affairs functions.
Demonstrated ability to balance scientific priorities with business objectives.
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Strong leadership and strategic thinking capabilities.
Ability to analyze scientific data and translate complex clinical information into actionable insights.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Requirements

Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required to support clinical and scientific activities.
Strong self-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to evolving project requirements.
Commitment to maintaining high standards of scientific integrity, regulatory compliance, and patient safety.