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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

$63,000 - $162,800

The Nonclinical Study Management Team (NSMT) is a hardworking and diverse team looking for an experienced Toxicology study monitor with expertise in management of nonclinical safety assessment study conduct, including the fundamentals of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and data interpretation of nonclinical toxicology studies. We need someone who understands the purpose, components, and outcomes of successful drug development and safety assessment. You will be the primary scientific, technical and procedural contact for studies conducted externally at third party organizations (TPOs). To enable toxicology studies, study managers must understand the technical capabilities of individual TPOs and provide scientific input/expertise on whether studies can be performed as described in the protocol, especially those containing novel procedures. Responsibilities include establishment of, and adherence to, non-clinical study timelines, monitoring of study conduct at the TPO via communication with the Study Director and/or onsite observation, and real time communication with the Toxicology ADME/ToxPath/Drug Disposition (ATP) team throughout study planning, execution and reporting.

It is an exciting time to be a part of Team Lilly! Do you have experience working in a GLP environment designing and supervising the conduct of toxicology studies? We would love for you to apply!

Study Implementation and Conduct:

Manage study achievements and metrics to ensure delivery to corporate timelines.Serve as the primary Lilly representative that visits TPOs during the course of the study to ensure technical capabilities are adequate and procedures match the protocol.Interact with TPOs as the first line of contact for any study-related issues. Make the initial determination of the impact of the issue on the integrity of the study.

Study Design and Protocol Development:

Partner with Toxicology Project Leaders and other scientists to develop study designs and detailed study protocols, including an assessment of the technical ability of the TPO to meet the scientific requirements of the protocol.Resolve any concerns with TPOs regarding specific components of study protocols; whether scientific or logistical.Ensure the protocol meets GLP expectations and protocol-related documentation is available to the TPO prior to study start.

Data Review and Report Writing/Review:

Integrate and assemble Toxicology information for IND/CTD and IB documentsServe as point person within Lilly for the receipt, review and interpretation of study data.Coordinate and monitor the internal review of study data to assure compliance with study timelines.Compile all report comments and assure they are conveyed to the Study Director at the TPO

Business Plan Objectives:

Lead or collaborate both within department and cross-functionally to accomplish objectives

Basic qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Animal Sciences, Toxicology or a related field with 3 or more years of experience in relevant industry setting

Additional Skills and Preferences:

Experience in animal husbandry/in vivo study conduct within ToxicologyProject management experienceExcellent communication skills (written and oral)Attention to detail and ability to multitaskGood understanding of scientific principles and design of scientific studiesStrong teamwork skills with internal and external partnersCurrent understanding of trends of nonclinical safety assessment in the TPO landscapeUnderstanding of Regulatory policies and procedures pertaining to GLP study design and reporting

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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.

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