Toxicology Project Lead at Eli Lilly and Company

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Join us! At Lilly, we are investing in groundbreaking medicines to make life better for people around the world. The Nonclinical Safety Assessment group is searching for a Toxicology Project Leader to join our team. The successful candidate will provide scientific leadership and drug development expertise as well as represent Toxicology on drug development teams from early discovery through clinical trials, registration and beyond. This role is an integral part in developing world-class medicines for Eli Lilly and Company.

The Division of Toxicology/Pathology is a multidisciplinary group that uses basic and applied approaches to predict and evaluate the safety of new chemical and biological entities. This role integrates data from toxicological studies and provides an assessment of the potential physiologic/toxicologic outcomes that will guide clinical investigators.

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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 nonclinical safety assessment 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 2+ years of relevant experience or MS degree with at least 7 years of applicable experience post education/ training

• Experience in developing and coordinating nonclinical development strategies at different stages of pharmaceutical development. Skilled in preparing nonclinical safety assessments 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
• Role is based at the Lilly Corporate Center in Indianapolis, IN

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