Director - Experienced Discovery Toxicology Project

About the role

The Investigative and Discovery Toxicology Organization is searching for an experienced motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Discovery Toxicology Project Leader.

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 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 candidates molecules into the development pipeline.
• Identify and address any issues or challenges that arise during the course of toxicology studies.

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.

Qualifications

• 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)

Skills

• 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 looking to mentor, collaborate and excel in a cross-functional team setting.

Benefits

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions.

Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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.