Senior Director/Executive Director, Clinical Surveillance Scientist Group Leader - Eli Lilly and Company : Job Details

Senior Director/Executive Director, Clinical Surveillance Scientist Group Leader

Apply locations: GB: Arlington SquareTime type: Full timePosted on: Posted YesterdayApplication deadline: August 23, 2025 (13 days left to apply)Job requisition ID: R-91083

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees work worldwide to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those in need, improve disease management, and contribute to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We prioritize our efforts and put people first. We seek individuals committed to making life better globally.

Purpose

The Senior Director/Executive Director, Clinical Surveillance Scientist Group Leader, provides strategic leadership for safety surveillance, signal management, risk management, and periodic safety reporting within the GPS Safety Science organization. Responsibilities include overseeing the Clinical Surveillance Scientist group, leading safety science activities, and representing PV Science on cross-functional teams. The role ensures high compliance with internal and external standards, allocates resources for lifecycle pharmacovigilance activities, and supports the EU QPPV. Reports to the Associate Vice President, GPS Safety Science.

Primary ResponsibilitiesPharmacovigilance Leadership

• Oversee clinical surveillance scientists in lifecycle PV activities, including signal management, safety governance meetings, safety reports, risk management plans, and post-marketing activities.

• Partner with medical, therapeutic, and business teams to provide strategic scientific input across the product lifecycle, focusing on safety and compliance globally.

• Collaborate with global safety, regulatory, development, and administrative teams to plan, forecast, and manage resources.

• Drive efficiency and continuous improvement within the organization and cross-functionally.

• Stay informed on pharmacovigilance science, standards, and regulations, monitoring global changes to inform strategy.

Enterprise Leadership

• Demonstrate business acumen, problem-solving skills, and adaptability.

• Represent Clinical Surveillance externally and internally.

• Maintain awareness of regulatory requirements, especially in US, EU, Japan, and China.

• Ensure activities comply with guidelines, laws, and regulations.

• Improve key performance metrics and promote shared learning and expertise.

People Management and Development

• Recruit, develop, and retain a skilled pharmacovigilance workforce.

• Manage an agile team that adapts to changing portfolios.

• Foster an inclusive and innovative culture.

• Develop staff expertise in drug development, science, project management, and leadership.

• Build decision-making and leadership skills in pharmacovigilance.

EU QPPV Support

• Understand the EU QPPV role and responsibilities.

• Support the QPPV in fulfilling legal responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science or health-related field, pharmacy, or nursing.

• 10+ years in pharmaceutical medicine, pharmacovigilance, or drug development.

• Proven leadership skills.

• Knowledge of global PV regulations and legislation.

• Experience in safety surveillance activities and PV audits/inspections.

Preferred Skills

• Strategic thinking and decision-making skills.

• Ability to operate across boundaries and influence stakeholders.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, organization, and project management skills.

• Track record in process improvement and leadership development.

Lilly is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities. If accommodations are needed during the application process, please complete the workplace accommodation form. Lilly does not discriminate based on age, race, gender, or other protected statuses.

About Us

At Lilly, we care about our employees and our shared purpose of improving lives worldwide. We foster inclusion, innovation, and excellence in creating medicines and delivering better outcomes for patients globally.

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