Clinical Research Physician

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

$198,000 - $336,600
Clinical Research Physician - Medical Affairs

Through the application of scientific and medical training, clinical expertise, and relevant clinical experience, the Business Unit Medical Affairs, Rheumatology - Immunology Clinical Research Physician (CRP) is an integral member of the medical affairs and business unit team for strategic planning in the support of launch and commercialization activities to meet patients' needs and ultimately enhance the customers' experience in interacting with the company. The definition of "customer" here includes patients, providers (HCPs) and payers. The CRP may also work closely with global Development teams, Therapeutic Area Program Phase, Early Phase/Clinical Pharmacology, and Translational Medicine teams in new product development activities over the entire spectrum of drug development and clinical trial phases. Specific activities include developing or contributing to the global and/or regional clinical/medical plan in his/her therapeutic area of responsibility; the implementation of global clinical trials conducted in local affiliates/countries; the reporting of adverse events as mandated by corporate patient safety; review process for protocols, study reports, publications and data dissemination for products; new and updated labels, documents and tools supporting product pricing, reimbursement, and access (PRA), grant submissions and contracts; contacts with regulatory and other governmental agencies; the outreach medical activities aimed at the external clinical customer community, including thought leaders; and various medical activities in support of demand realization. In addition, with input from the Director - Medical and Business Unit Team Physician/Regional Medical Leader, the CRP is responsible for assuring that his/her activities are clearly aligned with the strategic priorities of the respective business unit global Medical Affairs team, brand team(s), global Development team, Therapeutic Area Program Phase, Early Phase, and Translational Medicine team(s).

The Clinical Research Physician plays a crucial role in supporting the launch and commercialization of new products in the therapeutic area, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities. They provide expert medical and scientific guidance, contribute to the development of clinical and medical plans, and oversee the implementation of global clinical trials. Their responsibilities also include addressing scientific information needs, developing medical strategies for brand commercialization, and supporting business-to-business and business-to-government activities as a medical expert. Overall, they enhance customer interactions by leveraging their clinical expertise and experience.

The Clinical Research Physician serves as a scientific resource for study teams, departments, and others as needed. The Clinical Research Physician is aware of and ensures that all activities of the medical team (and direct reports, if applicable) are in compliance with current local and international regulations, laws, guidance (for example, FDA, ICH, and CPMP etc.), Good Clinical Practices (GCPs), company standards, Lilly policies and procedures, global quality standards, the Principles of Medical Research and activities are aligned with the medical vision.

Primary Responsibilities: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared. The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job description. Consult with your supervision regarding your actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the position.

The primary responsibility of the Global Medical Affairs, Rheumatology - Immunology Clinical Research Physician (CRP) is to provide expert medical support to all aspects of the business, to ultimately enhance the customers' experience in interacting with the company. This includes marketed product support (participate in the strategic plan for the compound), leading in scientific data generation and dissemination (leading and presenting at conferences, advisory boards, etc), and overseeing the development of the scientific content of educational programs; medical support for regulatory affairs and interactions with government agencies and medical support for pricing, reimbursement and access(PRA) (providing medical guidance on the PRA plan and interacting with government PRA agencies as needed). These responsibilities are generally related to late phase and marketed compounds but can also include early phase trials (for example, phase I and II trials). The CRP may also work closely with global Development teams, Therapeutic Area Program Phase teams in new product development activities over the entire spectrum of drug development and clinical trial phases. The CRP is responsible for collaborating with the global teams in the planning, startup and conduct of phase 3b/4 studies, as well as non-clinical trial solutions/activities that are conducted in affiliates/countries as described in the clinical plan. The core job responsibilities may include those listed below as deemed appropriate by line management, as well as all other duties as assigned.

Business/customer support (pre and post launch support)
•  Understand and anticipate the scientific information needs of all local/regional customers (payers, patients, health care providers)
•  Contribute to build and execute an integrated plan to ensure the environment is ready for new innovations in the therapeutic area
•  Actively address customer (payer, patient and health care providers) questions in a timely fashion by leading data analyses and new clinical or health outcomes research efforts.
•  Contribute to the development of medical strategies to support brand commercialization activities by working closely with the regional and affiliate Medical Affairs and brand teams, Global Patient Outcomes/Real World Evidence and global PRA, clinical management or personnel and other cross-functional management during the development of the local business plan.
•  Contribute as a scientific and medical expert to activities and deliverables of the PRA organization, in particular giving clinical input and insight to develop payer partnership programs and defend the product value.
•  Support business-to-business and business-to-government activities as medical expert.
•  Contribute actively on an ongoing basis to the strategic planning for currently marketed brands.
•  By offering scientific and creative input, contribute to the development, review, and approval of promotional materials for the brand team.
•  Support training of sales representatives, and other medical representatives.
•  Become familiar with market archetypes and potential influence on the medical interventions for the product.
•  Take a leadership role in defining the Patient Journey and corresponding Moments of Truth based on his/her medical knowledge. Become patient advocate, as well as a medical expert.
•  Understand and apply knowledge of customer insights to all customer-related activities.
•  Provide medical insight and training to patient support programs.
•  Participate in local or national trade associations, as appropriate.
•  The CRP may also work closely with global Development teams, Therapeutic Area Program Phase, Early Phase/Clinical Pharmacology, and Translational Medicine teams in new product development activities over the entire spectrum of drug development and clinical trial phases. Specific activities include developing or contributing to the global and/or regional clinical/medical plan in his/her therapeutic area of responsibility; the implementation of global clinical trials conducted in local affiliates/countries; the reporting of adverse events as mandated by corporate patient safety; review process for protocols, study reports, publications and data dissemination for products; new and updated labels, documents and tools supporting product pricing, reimbursement, and access (PRA), grant submissions and contracts; contacts with regulatory and other governmental agencies; the outreach medical activities aimed at the external clinical customer community, including thought leaders; and various medical activities in support of demand realization. Scientific Data Dissemination/Exchange
•  Participate in data analyses, development of scientific data dissemination, and preparation of final reports and publications.
•  Support the planning of symposia, advisory board meetings, and and/or the facilitation of other meetings with health care professionals.
•  Overseeing the development of the scientific content of educational programs and medical content strategy
•  Knowledge of and compliance with local laws and regulations, and global policies and procedures, compliance guidelines with respect to data dissemination and interactions with external health care professionals click apply for full job details