Senior Director, GRA Global Regulatory Policy & Strategy - Neuroscience
Eli Lilly and Company, Indiana, PA, United States
Senior Director – Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA) – Neuroscience. The role focuses on developing and progressing neuroscience regulatory policy positions and advocacy strategies to enable innovation and improve patient outcomes. Representatives of Lilly in external consortia and policy forums will rely on a strong pre-existing network of external collaborators.
Primary Responsibilities
Gain consensus on Lilly’s priority global regulatory topics consistent with GRA’s overall regulatory policy vision, centering on innovation in drug development and regulatory review of medicines for neurological diseases and pain.
Critically review and analyze regulatory and legislative proposals and identify possible policy, political, and financial impact to Lilly in cooperation with cross‑functional partners.
Articulate regulatory policy challenges, problem statements, and desired future states.
Identify and develop data and evidence to support company positions, working collaboratively with cross‑functional colleagues.
Bring in or represent external viewpoints as company positions are developed.
Build and implement a tactical policy plan.
Exert External Influence
Engage on behalf of Lilly in health‑policy related forums.
Triage engagement opportunities so that the appropriate company experts can contribute.
Attend and present at key industry conferences to showcase Lilly policy positions.
Build upon relationships and maintain strong collaborations with external patient, professional groups, think‑tanks, academic groups, policy organizations, and trade associations.
Impact patient outcomes through collaboration across partner groups.
Effectively Lead, Engage, and Partner
Exemplify Team Lilly behaviors (Include, Innovate, Accelerate, Deliver) in internal and external interactions.
Model the innovation and leadership behaviors and regulatory excellence attributes described in GRA white papers.
Engage in forums that share regulatory information across GRA components and other Lilly teams.
Create and lead an environment that encourages open discussions on issues to achieve robust business decisions.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Master’s degree or Doctorate in relevant policy, public health, regulatory, clinical, legal, business, research, or related field with 5+ years regulatory/policy/advocacy experience, OR
Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years regulatory/policy/advocacy experience.
Authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis; no work‑authorization sponsorship provided.
Additional Skills And Preferences
Experience engaging in external consortia and passion for policy issues.
Recognized experience in leading or implementing public or regulatory policy campaigns.
Established external network in neuroscience.
Previous experience shaping neuroscience regulatory policy issues.
Prior work with patient and provider organizations.
Proficient in researching and writing briefings, position papers, and high‑level communications for executive staff.
Ability to influence without authority, demonstrate resourcefulness, and operate independently.
Additional Information
Travel up to 20%.
Preferred locations: Indianapolis, IN or Washington, DC; remote (US) considered.
Compensation: $187,500 – $275,000 annual salary, plus company bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program including 401(k), pension, medical, dental, vision, prescription, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, leave benefits, and well‑being benefits.
Lilly is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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Primary Responsibilities
Gain consensus on Lilly’s priority global regulatory topics consistent with GRA’s overall regulatory policy vision, centering on innovation in drug development and regulatory review of medicines for neurological diseases and pain.
Critically review and analyze regulatory and legislative proposals and identify possible policy, political, and financial impact to Lilly in cooperation with cross‑functional partners.
Articulate regulatory policy challenges, problem statements, and desired future states.
Identify and develop data and evidence to support company positions, working collaboratively with cross‑functional colleagues.
Bring in or represent external viewpoints as company positions are developed.
Build and implement a tactical policy plan.
Exert External Influence
Engage on behalf of Lilly in health‑policy related forums.
Triage engagement opportunities so that the appropriate company experts can contribute.
Attend and present at key industry conferences to showcase Lilly policy positions.
Build upon relationships and maintain strong collaborations with external patient, professional groups, think‑tanks, academic groups, policy organizations, and trade associations.
Impact patient outcomes through collaboration across partner groups.
Effectively Lead, Engage, and Partner
Exemplify Team Lilly behaviors (Include, Innovate, Accelerate, Deliver) in internal and external interactions.
Model the innovation and leadership behaviors and regulatory excellence attributes described in GRA white papers.
Engage in forums that share regulatory information across GRA components and other Lilly teams.
Create and lead an environment that encourages open discussions on issues to achieve robust business decisions.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Master’s degree or Doctorate in relevant policy, public health, regulatory, clinical, legal, business, research, or related field with 5+ years regulatory/policy/advocacy experience, OR
Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years regulatory/policy/advocacy experience.
Authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis; no work‑authorization sponsorship provided.
Additional Skills And Preferences
Experience engaging in external consortia and passion for policy issues.
Recognized experience in leading or implementing public or regulatory policy campaigns.
Established external network in neuroscience.
Previous experience shaping neuroscience regulatory policy issues.
Prior work with patient and provider organizations.
Proficient in researching and writing briefings, position papers, and high‑level communications for executive staff.
Ability to influence without authority, demonstrate resourcefulness, and operate independently.
Additional Information
Travel up to 20%.
Preferred locations: Indianapolis, IN or Washington, DC; remote (US) considered.
Compensation: $187,500 – $275,000 annual salary, plus company bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program including 401(k), pension, medical, dental, vision, prescription, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, leave benefits, and well‑being benefits.
Lilly is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
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