Executive Director - Product Development Statistics

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We are looking for a highly qualified statistical leader who will lead the product development statistics team in supporting a wide variety of projects in the product development (nonclinical) area of LRL in collaboration with biologists, chemists, formulators, and engineers.  In addition to strong technical skills, the role requires a strong desire and ability to take initiative, educate, and communicate the value of good statistical practices and concepts to a variety of scientific partners.

Purpose

The Executive Director will provide strategic and statistical leadership to all assets in the product development portfolio and will provide overall leadership including supervision, career development, and performance management for the product development statistics team.

People Leadership

• Responsible for coaching and mentoring staff for excellence
• Accountable for overall performance of direct reports
• Responsible for directing employee career development.
• Provide leadership and direction to staff regarding departmental policies, organizational goals, objectives, performance management, and company policies
• Ensure staff members receive appropriate training to perform their jobs.
• Responsible for recruiting, hiring, and effectively onboarding and integrating new staff.

Develop, Implement, and Manage Statistical Leadership

Statistical Activities

Communication of Results

Regulatory Compliance

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Additional Skills / Preferences :

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

$177,000 - $308,000

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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