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Eli Lilly and Company

Toxicology Project Lead

Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, Indiana


At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. Join us At Lilly, we are investing in groundbreaking medicines to make life better for people around the world. The Nonclinical Safety Assessment group is searching for a Toxicology Project Leader to join our team. The successful candidate will provide scientific leadership and drug development expertise as well as represent Toxicology on drug development teams from early discovery through clinical trials, registration and beyond. This role is an integral part in developing world-class medicines for Eli Lilly and Company. The Division of Toxicology/Pathology is a multidisciplinary group that uses basic and applied approaches to predict and evaluate the safety of new chemical and biological entities. This role integrates data from toxicological studies and provides an assessment of the potential physiologic/toxicologic outcomes that will guide clinical investigators. Does this sound like a good fit? Join our team in making life changing medicines for patients Apply today Responsibilities: Toxicology representative on diverse scientific teams, working collaboratively across multiple functions including Chemistry, Discovery Biology, Drug Disposition, Pathology, Medical/Clinical, and Regulatory Affairs within Lilly and with external research organizations Lead toxicology strategy, and design effective nonclinical safety assessment plans to identify issues, characterize, and address risk of toxicity for compounds moving through development. High level of impact both internally within Lilly and in the external research and/or regulatory environment. Contribute to a group of highly engaged scientists, providing industry-leading toxicology support to development teams. Basic Requirements: PhD in Toxicology or a related field with 2 years of relevant experience or MS degree with at least 7 years of applicable experience post education/ training Additional Preferences: Experience in developing and coordinating nonclinical development strategies at different stages of pharmaceutical development. Skilled in preparing nonclinical safety assessments for clinicians and regulatory agencies. Knowledge of global regulatory guidance (e.g. ICH and geography-specific guidance's) and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards Diplomate, American Board of Toxicology (DABT) Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work effectively in a team environment Role is based at the Lilly Corporate Center in Indianapolis, IN Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly USA, LLC and our wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively “Lilly”) are committed to help individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at Lilly, please email Lilly Human Resources ( Lilly_Recruiting_Compliancelists.lilly.com ) for further assistance. Please note This email address is intended for use only to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response. Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups. WeAreLilly