Post Doctoral Scientist- Global Patient Safety Pharmacoepidemiology

Eli Lilly

  • Indianapolis, IN
  • $58,000-100,320 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
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 around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.Are you looking to make a significant contribution to public health and patient safety through the practice of pharmacoepidemiology?We are seeking an ambitious post-doctoral scientist with strong research and communication skills, to contribute to an impactful research project within the Global Patient Safety (GPS) Pharmacoepidemiology (PE) group. This role will help build internal scientific capabilities by developing a practical, evidence-based framework for conducting comparative analyses in observational studies. The objective is to establish clearer methodological standards and enhance the scientific validity and reliability of evidence generation from observational safety studies.In this role, the post-doctoral scientist will have the opportunity to
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of common and emerging pharmacoepidemiologic methods and drive the adoption of a systematic methodological framework across the enterprise
  • Accelerate the development of high-quality scientific protocols and strengthen the credibility of observational safety studies
  • Increasing the acceptability of real-world evidence (RWE) for informing patient safety and regulatory decision-making.
In addition to work related to framework development, the post-doctoral scientist will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the following areas:
  • Leading and/or collaborating on the design, execution, and interpretation of pharmacoepidemiology studies
  • Supporting the development and execution of risk management plans and specialized risk minimization activities.
  • Identifying and evaluating potential safety signals and supporting communication with global regulatory authorities.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., regulatory, clinical development) to address research and regulatory questions
  • Contributing to scientific publications, regulatory submissions, and conference presentations.
  • Characterizing the natural history of diseases.
Employment for this position will be in-person at Lilly Corporate Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. The post-doctoral scientist will work closely with other members of the PE team, the broader GPS organization, and with cross-functional teams including Statistics, Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, and others.Global Patient SafetyGPS works to ensure that the benefits and risks of Lilly’s medications are continuously monitored and communicated to regulators, health care professionals, and patients. Over 300 scientists and health care professionals who work in GPS are committed to collecting, monitoring, evaluating, and communicating high-quality safety information through the science of pharmacovigilance.The purpose of the GPS PE is to provide scientific and data driven guidance to meet strategic objectives in the generation of data to characterize the safety profile of Lilly products. GPS PE contributes to cross-functional teams that are responsible for generation of primary data or analysis of secondary data sources to contribute to the assessment of the benefit-risk profile of Lilly products.Basic Qualifications:
  • A PhD or DrPH in epidemiology or other subject with high epidemiologic content
Additional Preferences:
  • Deep understanding in real-world data (RWD) and pharmacoepidemiologic methodologies, with the ability to design and execute epidemiological research, including the development of study protocols and statistical analysis plans.
  • Competent in independent data analysis and interpretation of results from clinical and epidemiological studies.
  • Highly motivated to learn new techniques while continually pursuing research and publication goals.
  • Excellent computer skills; Knowledge of statistical software such as R, SAS, SPSS, Epi Info, and/or equivalent to digital tools support epidemiological research.
  • Have strong analytic skills, oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal and leadership skills, and able to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams, strong problem-solving skills and the ability to apply pharmacoepidemiology principles to address a variety of complex research questions.
Additional Information
  • This position is not permanent. It is for a fixed duration of two years with the potential to extend to 3 years. You may have opportunities to apply for full-time positions after your duration is complete.
  • A writing sample will be requested during the interview process.
About Eli Lilly’s Postdoctoral Scientist ProgramWhen it comes to research and development, our goal is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that make life better for people around the world. It’s challenging, expensive, and often filled with failure. But even when we fail, we advance medical science and understanding by learning more about diseases, biology, and chemistry – ultimately bringing new solutions one step closer to reality.Over the course of our history, we have shed light on some of the toughest health care problems known to man – diabetes, heart disease, infectious diseases, neuroscience disorders, cancer and more. We could not pursue this without our research and development team. Postdoctoral scientists help us continue this pursuit. During your experience you will get:
  • Top industry research experience
  • Mentoring by some of Lilly’s top scientists
  • Collaboration and networking across dozens of postdoctoral scientists and other researchers
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 ( ) 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 is proud to be an EEO 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.Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $58,000 - $100,320Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.#WeAreLilly

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