Director - Experienced Discovery Toxicology Project

Eli Lilly Eli Lilly · Pharma · Indianapolis, IN

This role leads discovery toxicology projects for pharmaceutical small molecule products, involving the design, execution, and interpretation of toxicology studies. The position requires a PhD or MS/BS with extensive experience in toxicology and a strong understanding of the drug discovery and development process, including regulatory guidelines.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead Discovery Toxicology project strategy, and design effective toxicology plans to identify hazards, characterize, and address risk of toxicity for compounds moving into development.
  2. Plan, organize and oversee Discovery Toxicology studies from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to deliverable and timelines.
  3. Collect, analyze, and interpret toxicological data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards.
  4. Prepare and present project findings, updates, and reports, to internal and external stakeholders.
  5. Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver candidates molecules into the development pipeline.

Skills

Required

  • 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
  • Small Molecule Discovery Toxicology Project Leader experience
  • Strong leadership, mentorship and communication skills
  • Ability to engage cross-functionally with key stakeholders
  • Experience in the drug discovery and development process
  • Experience with regulatory guidelines and standards (e.g., GLP, FDA, EMA)

Nice to have

  • Established leadership skills
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation
  • Strong problem-solving skills

What the JD emphasized

  • Small Molecule Discovery Toxicology Project Leader experience
  • regulatory guidelines and standards (e.g., GLP, FDA, EMA)