Advisor / Senior Advisor - Discovery Biology - Osteoporosis

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At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. As a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, we are committed to advancing innovative medicines in areas of high unmet medical need.

With a strong track record in bone and metabolic diseases, Lilly is continuing to build a differentiated discovery portfolio in osteoporosis and age‑related skeletal disorders. We are seeking an experienced discovery biologist to provide scientific leadership and hands‑on expertise to help shape early research strategy and advance novel therapeutic concepts for osteoporosis.

This role offers the opportunity to drive mechanism‑based discovery while maintaining direct experimental engagement within a highly collaborative research environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide independent scientific and technical leadership to drive early discovery research focused on osteoporosis and skeletal biology, including target evaluation, hypothesis generation, and mechanism‑based therapeutic strategies.
• Maintain a hands‑on laboratory presence, developing and executing in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo models and assays to support preclinical drug discovery.
• Design and conduct experiments for target validation, preclinical pharmacology, and mechanism‑of‑action studies, with a focus on bone remodeling and skeletal integrity.
• Contribute as a core biology lead within cross‑functional project teams, partnering closely with medicinal chemistry, translational, and safety colleagues.
• Function independently while contributing effectively within a team‑oriented lab environment.
• Provide scientific mentorship and supervision to 1–2 scientists, including performance feedback and career development support as appropriate.
• Ensure high data quality and scientific rigor, including accurate documentation, independent data analysis, and clear communication of results in written and oral formats.
• Perform work in full compliance with Lilly Research Policies, safety requirements, and training expectations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biology, biophysics, biochemistry, bioengineering, or related STEM field  with 2+ years of relevant experience; OR
• Master's degree in biology, biophysics, biochemistry, bioengineering, or related STEM field with 8+ years of relevant industry experience

Additional Skills / Preferred Qualifications

• Deep expertise in bone biology, including osteoblast/osteoclast biology, bone remodeling, or endocrine regulation of skeletal health.
• 2 years Post Doc training
• Hands‑on experience with preclinical in vivo osteoporosis models, and supporting in vitro and ex vivo systems.
• Track record of implementing or advancing novel assays or research platforms to answer key biological questions.
• Strong scientific communication skills and experience presenting data in multidisciplinary team settings.
• Demonstrated initiative, sound scientific judgment, and comfort operating under ambiguity.
• experience spanning both osteoporosis and Women’s health related disorders, such as endometriosis, preeclampsia, PCOS and menopause related preclinical research is a plus.

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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

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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