Sr. Manager - Nonclinical Operations Project Manager

Lilly • South San Francisco, CA • 5h 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.

Organization Overview

Lilly is a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 45,000+ employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them. At Lilly, the Investigative ADME, Toxicology and BioAnalytical Research team focuses on drug discovery using cutting-edge science and technology approaches to treat diseases with poor treatment options.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated individual contributor to join our Nonclinical Operations team as a Senior Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for outsourcing, oversight, and execution of non-GLP toxicology and pharmacokinetics studies in support of discovery research programs. The position partners closely with internal scientists and external Contract Research Organizations (CROs) to ensure studies are well planned, executed with rigor, and reported on schedule. Occasional business travel (

What You Will Do

Serve as the primary conduit between Lilly scientists and CRO partners, ensuring timely and thorough study communication and logistics support.

Build, manage, and strengthen strategic relationships with CROs, including onboarding new capabilities as needed.

Lead cross-functional reviews of study designs, protocols, reports, and related documentation to ensure scientific alignment.

Oversee study timelines and deliverables, proactively identifying risks and ensuring data readiness to support informed decision-making.

Conduct site monitoring visits to uphold expectations for study conduct, quality and data integrity.

Contribute operational and project management expertise to departmental initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Apply AI agents to optimize productivity and redefine ways of working

Who You Are

An experienced Study Monitor who can prioritize competing program demands in a fast-paced research environment.

A strong advocate for operational excellence and continuous process improvement.

A creative problem solver who identifies issues early, communicates clearly, and drives effective solutions.

A collaborative professional who demonstrates integrity, accountability, and commitment to team success.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

5+ years of experience in nonclinical operations within toxicology, pharmacokinetics, bioanalytical, or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong organizational and project management skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across organizations.

Solid understanding of the drug development process and key contributor roles, with experience in discovery stage research preferred.

Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives that streamline workflows and improve project outcomes.

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 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

$115,500 - $169,400

Full-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.

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