Research Scientist - Benefit Risk (R5-R6)

Indianapolis, Indiana

Eli Lilly and Company
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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.


Eli Lilly and Company seeks a Research Scientist - Benefit Risk (R5-R6) to provide benefit-risk assessments (B-RA), consultation, and policy issue development across drug development lifecycle. Develop scientific standards, best practices, study plans, and scientific tools to facilitate B-RA for Lilly compounds in early development, peri- and post-approval. Develop and maintain a systematic B-RA framework suitable for inclusion in strategic planning and regulatory interactions. Represent Lilly on selected external B-RA working groups as needed to understand and maintain awareness of developing and ongoing initiatives (policies, practices, guidance, regulations, etc.) at the FDA, EMA, and other regulatory agencies as it relates to B-RA.

Position requires a Master's degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field and 3 years of scientific experience in epidemiology, program evaluation, health behavior, health education and/or clinical development. Experience must include a minimum of: 2 years of experience in developing and executing benefit-risk assessments of medicinal products; 2 years of experience in risk management programs and activities; 2 years of experience in supporting regulatory submissions to FDA/EMA with focus on analytic review and /or clinical study protocol review; 2 years of experience in post-approval B-RA activities; and 2 years of experience in understanding and communicating various aspects of delivery of healthcare. Part time telecommuting may be permitted.

JOB LOCATION: Indianapolis, IN

To apply, please visit and enter job requisition number R-88242 when prompted. Alternatively, please send your resume, cover letter, and a copy of the ad to: Matthew Tenaglio, Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis, IN 46285.


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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

$140,719

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including 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; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly's compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.



Date Posted: 13 June 2025
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