Discovery Toxicology Project Leader
About the role
We are searching for a motivated and meticulous individual to join our Investigative and Discovery Toxicology Organization as a Discovery Toxicology Project Leader. In this role, you will coordinate and manage toxicology projects to support the discovery and development of new pharmaceutical products, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution and interpretation of toxicology studies.
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 partners.
- 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.
Requirements
PhD in Toxicology or a related field with 2+ years of relevant experience or MS/BS degree in a related field with at least 7 years of applicable experience.
Skills
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation.
- Knowledge of drug discovery and development process.
- Knowledge of regulatory guidelines and standards (e.g., GLP, FDA, EMA).
Benefits
- Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k) and pension.
- Vacation benefits.
- 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.
- Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).
- Company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance).
Pay
The anticipated wage for this position is $111,000 - $198,000.
Employee Resource Groups
Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Current groups include:
- Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network
- Black Employees at Lilly
- Chinese Culture Network
- Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN)
- Lilly India Network
- Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA)
- PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies)
- Veterans Leadership Network (VLN)
- Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL)
- enAble (for people with disabilities)