Job ID: R-108174Company: LillyLocation: Alcobendas, Madrid, SpainJob Type: Full TimeCategory: Research & DevelopmentPosted Date: 2026-07-06At 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 experienceIs 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 resolutionEnsures site and country-level inspection readiness at all timesResponsible for understanding local treatment paradigms and standard of care to support targeted feasibility and strategic allocation of trials as requiredProvide vendor oversight for site monitoring activities at site/country levelEstablishes 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 applicableTravel required (50-75%)Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a scientific or health-related fieldMinimum 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 advancedEssential SkillsStrong communication (both verbal and written) and language skillsAbility to acquire and maintain therapeutic expertise to support portfolio needsStrong self-management and organizational(planning skills; ability to manage workload, set personal priorities and adjust as neededDemonstrated ability to enhance/improve customer experienceStrong knowledge in-country regulatory guidelines/requirementsStrong teamwork and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated decision-making abilityDesirable Experience & SkillsExperience in clinical research and strong working knowledge of Good Clinical PracticeTherapeutic expertise and knowledge of the clinical research landscapeAbility to develop and apply creative solutionsLilly 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 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.#WeAreLillySkillsclinical site managementclinical trial managementgood clinical practicesite qualificationvendor oversightregulatory compliancetherapeutic area expertisecustomer experience improvementstrategic relationship developmentdecision makingplanning skillsself-managementcreative problem solving

📌 Clinical Research Lead (España)
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