Clinical Research Lead

lilly· 254 Lilly S.A.U
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📍 ES: AlcobendasFull time

About this role

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 Clinical Research Lead (CRL) is responsible for the management of clinical sites being considered and/or participating in Lilly clinical trials for the assigned therapeutic areas(s), while driving to an unparalleled clinical trial/customer experience

  • Is responsible for site identification and qualification.
  • Accountable for comprehensive site management activities to ensure timely delivery of enrolment readiness, trial recruitment/enrolment and database locks; inclusive of performance management and issue mitigation, identification and resolution
  • Ensures site and country-level inspection readiness at all times
  • Responsible for understanding local treatment paradigms and standard of care to support targeted feasibility and strategic allocation of trials as required
  • Provide vendor oversight for site monitoring activities at site/country level
  • Establishes and develops strong professional relationships with active/potential clinical investigators to expand/maintain clinical research partnership opportunities and provide an unparalleled experience for participation in Lilly clinical trials.
  • Accountable for the development of strategic institutional/site relationships to optimize the delivery of clinical trial programs; including across therapeutic areas where applicable
  • Travel required (50-75%)

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a scientific or health-related field
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry and/or clinical research and strong working knowledge of Good Clinical Practices.
  • Fluent in English, both verbal and written. C1 advanced

Essential Skills

  • Strong communication (both verbal and written) and language skills
  • Ability to acquire and maintain therapeutic expertise to support portfolio needs
  • Strong self-management and organizational(planning skills; ability to manage workload, set personal priorities and adjust as needed
  • Demonstrated ability to enhance/improve customer experience
  • Strong knowledge in-country regulatory guidelines/requirements
  • Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated decision-making ability

Desirable Experience & Skills

  • Experience in clinical research and strong working knowledge of Good Clinical  Practice
  • Therapeutic expertise and knowledge of the clinical research landscape
  • Ability to develop and apply creative solutions

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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This Clinical Research Lead role at lilly is based in ES: Alcobendas. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
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This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Clinical Research Lead role in the 254 Lilly S.A.U department at lilly.
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This Clinical Research Lead position at lilly was posted on Jul 6, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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