Director - Experienced Discovery Toxicology Project
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Director - Experienced Discovery Toxicology Project
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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 an experienced motivated and meticulous individual to join our team as a Discovery Toxicology Project Leader. In this role, you will be responsible for leading 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 scientific leader to serve a vital role in our mission to provide innovative medicines.
- Discovery or Development Toxicology Project Leader experience.
- Strong leadership, mentorship and communication skills with the ability to engage cross-functionally with key partners across the discovery and development enterprise.
- A motivated individual looking to mentor, 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 deliverable 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, Pathology or related field with 7+ years of relevant experience or MS/BS degree in related field with at least 15 years of applicable experience.
Additional Skills/Preferences
- Established leadership skills
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.
- Experience in the drug discovery and development process.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Experience with regulatory guidelines and standards (e.g., GLP, FDA, EMA).
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