Senior Toxicology Project Lead

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The Nonclinical Safety Assessment group is seeking a Toxicology Project Leader to join our team. The successful candidate will provide scientific leadership and drug development expertise. They will represent Toxicology on drug development teams from early discovery through clinical trials to registration and beyond. This role is crucial in developing world-class medicines for Eli Lilly and Company. It also offers leadership and advancement opportunities within the Division of Toxicology/Pathology, a multidisciplinary group dedicated to predicting and evaluating the safety of novel drug candidates.

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• 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 toxicology 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.

• PhD in Toxicology or a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience or MS degree with at least 10 years of applicable experience post education or training

• Experience developing and coordinating nonclinical development strategies for various stages of pharmaceutical development and preparing a nonclinical safety assessment 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
• Experience/expertise with development of novel modalities highly valued
• Role is located at the Lilly Corporate Center in Indianapolis, IN

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