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Sr. Director - Global Regulatory Lead - Neuroscience/Immunology

8-10 years
$162,000 – $237,600 annually.
10 April 28, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

 

Job Title

Sr. Director - Global Regulatory Lead - Neuroscience/Immunology

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Company

Eli Lilly and Company

Category

Research & Development

Job Type

Full Time | Regular

Job ID

R-83972

Position Summary

Eli Lilly is looking for a Senior Director to serve as the Global Regulatory Lead (GRL) for Neuroscience/Immunology. The GRL will be responsible for developing and implementing global regulatory strategies from portfolio entry through the end of the product lifecycle. The role involves leading the Global Regulatory Team (GRA), engaging with regulatory agencies, managing risks, and ensuring alignment of local strategies to global objectives. This position also involves developing regulatory strategies for preclinical and early clinical development programs, including leading U.S. and Canadian submissions.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory and Scientific Expertise:

  • Develop, update, and execute the Global Regulatory Strategy (GRS).

  • Lead the Global Regulatory Team to create and maintain Regulatory Strategy Documents (RSD).

  • Ensure strategies are aligned with global and regional business objectives, product labeling, and risk management.

  • Represent GRA on the Global Brand Development (GBD)/global program team.

  • Lead regulatory strategies for preclinical and early clinical development programs.

Team Leadership:

  • Lead and develop a team consisting of regional regulatory scientists, GRA-CMC, GRA-Devices, GRA-RD&E, and GRA-Global Labeling and Product Communications.

  • Foster clear communication between the GBD/global program team and the Global Regulatory Team.

  • Coach and facilitate feedback culture within the team to ensure performance and effective regulatory strategy execution.

Agency Interactions and Submissions:

  • Own relationships and strategy with FDA and Health Canada.

  • Lead the development of regulatory submissions and ensure the regulatory documents meet expectations.

  • Propose innovative solutions to regulatory challenges and ensure compliance with internal quality systems.

Cross-Functional Representation:

  • Represent regulatory interests on cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with strategic planning, trial design, and registration strategies.

  • Engage in shaping the external regulatory environment by building strategic relationships with key external players.

Education Requirements

  • Advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD) with 8+ years of industry-related experience in regulatory affairs or drug development.

  • OR a Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of experience in regulatory affairs or drug development.

Additional Skills/Preferences

  • Proven experience in regulatory submissions in US, EU, China, and Japan.

  • Strong knowledge of global regulatory procedures and evolving regulatory reform initiatives.

  • Experience in neuroscience or immunology therapeutic areas.

  • Strong written, spoken, and presentation communication skills.

Compensation

  • Anticipated Salary Range: $162,000 – $237,600 annually.

  • Eligible for company bonus program (based on company and individual performance).

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan and pension

  • Vacation and paid time off

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits

  • Flexible spending accounts (healthcare, dependent care)

  • Life insurance and death benefits

  • Wellness programs (EAP, fitness benefits, clubs and activities)

  • Other leave of absence benefits

Travel

  • 10-15% travel required.

On-Site Position

  • Located at Lilly Corporate Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lilly is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion.

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Includes groups such as Black Employees at Lilly, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Lilly India Network, PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), and others.

Accommodation

Applicants needing accommodations during the application process can request assistance via the Accommodation Request Form.