Director - Experienced Discovery Toxicology Project

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail‑oriented Discovery Toxicology Project Leader to lead projects that support the discovery of pharmaceutical small molecule products within the Investigative and Discovery Toxicology Organization.

• A skilled and creative scientific investigator who can contribute to our mission of providing innovative medicines.
• Experience as a Small Molecule Discovery Toxicology Project Leader.
• Strong leadership, mentorship, and communication skills with the ability to engage cross‑functionally with key stakeholders across the discovery and development enterprise.
• A motivated individual who is eager to mentor, collaborate, and excel in a cross‑functional team setting.

• 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 stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams to deliver candidate molecules into the development pipeline.
• Identify and address any issues or challenges that arise during the course of toxicology studies.

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.

• 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).

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $148,500 - $257,400.

Full‑time employees will also be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees, including a company‑sponsored 401(k), pension, vacation benefits, medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits, flexible benefits (e.g., health‑care 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).

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