Manager - Clinical Research Lead

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us. 

The Manager – Clinical Research Lead leads the planning and delivery of clinical trials in Taiwan. The role leverages data-driven insights to identify opportunities, develop strategic recommendations, and effectively influence stakeholders to optimize clinical trial delivery and support future clinical research opportunities.

*Notice: This position is not a people manager role.

Responsibility:

To accelerate global product development with leadership:

1. Clinical Investigator Management

Accountable for activities required at clinical trial sites and by investigators and site staff participating in Lilly trials, inclusive of site identification and qualification, enrollment planning and execution, oversight of external vendors and study partners, and study delivery through database lock and close out. Ensures effective coordination and performance management across sites and vendors to support high-quality and timely clinical trial execution.

2. Clinical Trial Management

Leads the development and execution of strategic clinical trial delivery plans, including enrollment, site engagement, and risk management strategies. Utilizes data-driven insights and innovative approaches to proactively assess the evolving study landscape, anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and influence internal and external stakeholders to drive informed decision-making, high-quality execution, and timely study delivery.

3. Business Management and Engagement

Establishes and develops strong professional relationships with active and potential clinical investigators to expand and maintain clinical research partnership opportunities. Leverages strategic engagement planning to strengthen site capabilities, enhance investigator experience, and support future clinical research opportunities for Lilly. Serves as a mentor and coach to junior colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, strategic thinking, and innovation. Encourages the use of data, digital technologies, and AI-enabled solutions to enhance decision-making, operational effectiveness, and clinical trial delivery.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in clinical research, clinical trial management, or drug development, with a strong understanding of clinical research processes.

• Strong medical knowledge in the respective therapeutic area.

• Excellent customer relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Demonstrated leadership, collaboration, and influencing skills.

• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills.

• Strong problem-solving skills, including strategic and creative thinking.

• Demonstrated negotiation skills.

• Travel required.

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Demonstrated ability to develop and communicate strategic plans, recommendations, and business insights to senior regional and global stakeholders.

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to influence decisions and effectively represent local market perspectives in a global environment.

• Demonstrated ability to leverage data, digital technologies, and AI-enabled solutions to enhance decision-making and clinical trial delivery.

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