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Sr. Director – Global Medical Affairs, Cardiometabolic Health Business Unit

Lilly
Lilly
10+ years
$213,000 – $312,400
10 July 29, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: MD or DO degree 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

 

Job Summary

Lilly is hiring a Sr. Director – Global Medical Affairs to lead the Cardiometabolic Health Business Unit in Indianapolis, Indiana. This leadership role requires a board-certified clinician with deep expertise in obesity and endocrinology to drive medical strategy, support global drug development, and ensure compliance with GVP and ICH-GCP standards. The ideal candidate will collaborate across regulatory, clinical, and commercial functions to execute Phase 3b/4 studies and expand real-world evidence for innovative obesity treatments. This is a high-impact opportunity to influence patient care globally in a Fortune 500 pharma company.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead medical strategy and lifecycle planning for cardiometabolic and obesity-related products.

  • Guide Phase 3b/4 clinical trial design, execution, and real-world evidence generation.

  • Collaborate with development, translational science, and commercial teams on clinical strategy.

  • Serve as medical lead in regulatory filings, label updates, and interactions with agencies.

  • Represent Lilly in congresses, symposia, and advisory boards.

  • Provide medical review for protocols, publications, and global educational programs.

  • Ensure compliance with global regulatory and safety standards (e.g., FDA, GVP, ICH-GCP).

  • Mentor and train medical personnel and support cross-functional scientific communications.


Required Skills & Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree with board certification (preferably in Endocrinology & Metabolism).

  • 10+ years of clinical experience with at least 5 years in pharmaceutical medical affairs.

  • Deep knowledge of obesity-related disease states and the incretin drug class.

  • Strong understanding of drug development, clinical trials, and real-world evidence.

  • Experience with regulatory submissions and interactions with health authorities.

  • Proficient in GCP, ICH guidelines, and safety reporting standards.

  • Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.

  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

  • Fluent in written and spoken English.


Perks & Benefits

  • Base salary range: $213,000 – $312,400

  • Eligibility for annual performance-based bonus

  • 401(k) with company contributions

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits

  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

  • Company-sponsored pension plan

  • Paid vacation and leave of absence benefits

  • Wellness benefits including fitness programs and employee clubs

  • Employee assistance and disability accommodation support


Company Description

Eli Lilly and Company is a global leader in healthcare innovation, headquartered in Indianapolis. With a 140-year legacy of improving lives through breakthrough medications and patient-centered science, Lilly is committed to transforming care for conditions like obesity, diabetes, and cardiometabolic disorders.


Work Mode

On-site – Indianapolis, Indiana, United States


Call to Action

If you are a visionary medical leader with expertise in cardiometabolic health and a passion for innovation in obesity care, apply today to join Lilly’s Global Medical Affairs team and impact lives worldwide.