Senior Director Toxicology

About the role

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us. We are seeking a Senior Director of Toxicology to provide scientific and administrative leadership. Responsibilities include allocating and prioritizing resources, consulting on scientific and business issues, budgeting and approval of expenses, communicating and implementing corporate priorities and policies, implementing departmental or divisional strategy, streamlining business practices and service on intra- and inter-departmental committees. This role plays an integral part in developing world-class medicines for Lilly. We offer mentorship and career development opportunities in a dynamic and diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategy planning and oversight of toxicology research and portfolio support activities of the division
• Review and approve Regulatory submissions
• Supervise research and professional staff. Develop performance plans and objectives for staff, conduct performance reviews, and provide mentoring and coaching to staff to facilitate their professional development.
• Serve on toxicology leadership and scientific review committees, providing strategic oversight and approval of toxicology study designs and results
• Engage in external partnerships and manage business relationships and vendors
• Perform responsibilities delegated by senior management

Qualifications

• PhD in Toxicology, or related science OR DVM with MS in Toxicology, public health or related science
• 10+ years of technical expertise in Pharmaceutical Toxicology
• 10+ years of regulatory experience with nonclinical safety issues

Skills

• DABT preferred but not required
• Familiarity with ICH and Regional Regulatory guidance

Benefits

• 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
• Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)

Pay

The anticipated wage for this position is $163,500 - $239,800. Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for