Clinical Research Lead

Clinical Research Lead

Eli Lilly Benelux

Alcobendas, Spain

Job Description

The Clinical Research Lead (CRL) is responsible for the management of clinical sites being considered and/or participating in Lilly clinical trials for the assigned therapeutic areas(s), while driving to an unparalleled clinical trial/customer experience.

• Is responsible for site identification and qualification;
• Accountable for comprehensive site management activities to ensure timely delivery of enrolment readiness, trial recruitment/enrolment and database locks; inclusive of performance management and issue mitigation, identification and resolution;
• Ensures site and country-level inspection readiness at all times;
• Responsible for understanding local treatment paradigms and standard of care to support targeted feasibility and strategic allocation of trials as required;
• Provide vendor oversight for site monitoring activities at site/country level;
• Establishes and develops strong professional relationships with active/potential clinical investigators to expand/maintain clinical research partnership opportunities and provide an unparalleled experience for participation in Lilly clinical trials;
• Accountable for the development of strategic institutional/site relationships to optimize the delivery of clinical trial programs; including across therapeutic areas where applicable;
• Travel required (50-75%).

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a scientific or health-related field;
• Minimum of 3 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or clinical research and strong working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice;
• Ability to acquire and maintain therapeutic expertise to support portfolio needs;
• Strong self-management and organizational skills; ability to manage workload, set personal priorities and adjust as needed;
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written.

Essential Skills

• Strong communication (both verbal and written) and language skills;
• Strong organizational/planning skills;
• Demonstrated ability to enhance/improve customer experience;
• Strong knowledge in-country regulatory guidelines/requirements;
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated decision-making ability.

Desirable Experience & Skills

• Experience in clinical research and strong working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice;
• Therapeutic expertise and knowledge of the clinical research landscape;
• Ability to develop and apply creative solutions.