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Get Access To All JobsAt 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.
Medical Affairs Clinical Research Scientist
U.S. Medical Affairs – Cardiometabolic Health
Organization Overview
The U.S. Medical Affairs Cardiometabolic Health organization provides scientific leadership to support Lilly’s cardiometabolic portfolio across launch and lifecycle. The team partners closely with global and U.S. Medical, Clinical Development, Commercial, Regulatory, and Patient Safety colleagues to generate evidence, translate science, and enable compliant scientific exchange with external stakeholders. This role reports through the Associate VP – U.S. Medical Strategy & Integration – Cardiometabolic Health organization and contributes to execution of the U.S. medical strategy.
Position Overview
You will execute defined components of the U.S. medical strategy by owning assigned Medical Affairs activities across evidence generation, scientific communication, and external engagement. Acting within an integrated brand and portfolio framework, you will translate scientific data into actionable insights, support high-quality scientific exchange, and ensure deliverables meet governance and compliance standards.
Core Responsibilities
- Execute assigned components of the U.S. medical strategy in alignment with brand and portfolio priorities.
- Contribute to evidence generation initiatives by leading assigned workstreams or analyses and translating data into Medical Affairs insights.
- Develop, update, and deliver high-quality scientific communications with accountability for content accuracy and rigor.
- Engage externally with healthcare professionals and scientific stakeholders to conduct compliant scientific exchange and capture insights.
- Plan and deliver Advisory Boards and scientific interactions, including content development and synthesis of outcomes.
- Own assigned Medical Affairs materials through Medical/Legal/Regulatory (MLR) review and ensure compliance with governance requirements.
Basic Requirements (Minimum Qualifications)
- BS in relevant scientific discipline and a minimum of 7 years in pharmaceutical medical affairs, clinical research or scientific communications -OR- an PharmD/PhD/MD in a relevant scientific discipline and a minimum 1 years in pharmaceutical medical affairs, clinical research, or scientific communications
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in a publications or scientific communications role.
- Cardiometabolic disease expertise preferred.
- Strong scientific writing skills, including development of manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills in a matrixed environment.
Additional Information
Position located in the United States; travel is required as business needs dictate.
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
$151,500 - $266,200
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.
WeAreLilly
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.
Medical Affairs Clinical Research Scientist
U.S. Medical Affairs – Cardiometabolic Health
Organization Overview
The U.S. Medical Affairs Cardiometabolic Health organization provides scientific leadership to support Lilly’s cardiometabolic portfolio across launch and lifecycle. The team partners closely with global and U.S. Medical, Clinical Development, Commercial, Regulatory, and Patient Safety colleagues to generate evidence, translate science, and enable compliant scientific exchange with external stakeholders. This role reports through the Associate VP – U.S. Medical Strategy & Integration – Cardiometabolic Health organization and contributes to execution of the U.S. medical strategy.
Position Overview
You will execute defined components of the U.S. medical strategy by owning assigned Medical Affairs activities across evidence generation, scientific communication, and external engagement. Acting within an integrated brand and portfolio framework, you will translate scientific data into actionable insights, support high-quality scientific exchange, and ensure deliverables meet governance and compliance standards.
Core Responsibilities
- Execute assigned components of the U.S. medical strategy in alignment with brand and portfolio priorities.
- Contribute to evidence generation initiatives by leading assigned workstreams or analyses and translating data into Medical Affairs insights.
- Develop, update, and deliver high-quality scientific communications with accountability for content accuracy and rigor.
- Engage externally with healthcare professionals and scientific stakeholders to conduct compliant scientific exchange and capture insights.
- Plan and deliver Advisory Boards and scientific interactions, including content development and synthesis of outcomes.
- Own assigned Medical Affairs materials through Medical/Legal/Regulatory (MLR) review and ensure compliance with governance requirements.
Basic Requirements (Minimum Qualifications)
- BS in relevant scientific discipline and a minimum of 7 years in pharmaceutical medical affairs, clinical research or scientific communications -OR- an PharmD/PhD/MD in a relevant scientific discipline and a minimum 1 years in pharmaceutical medical affairs, clinical research, or scientific communications
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in a publications or scientific communications role.
- Cardiometabolic disease expertise preferred.
- Strong scientific writing skills, including development of manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills in a matrixed environment.
Additional Information
Position located in the United States; travel is required as business needs dictate.
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
$151,500 - $266,200
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Clinical Research Scientist
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, and academic medical centers file PERM most frequently for Clinical Research Scientist roles. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify that employers in your target sector have certified petitions in your specialty.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 track with your employer
A Ph.D. or master's degree in pharmacology, biostatistics, or a related field typically supports EB-2, which skips the PERM recruiting requirement for National Interest Waiver cases. Confirm which category the employer intends to file under before accepting an offer.
Search for green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Clinical Research Scientist roles by green card sponsorship on Migrate Mate to surface employers actively filing PERM or I-140 petitions. This cuts the research time spent verifying whether a company will sponsor your permanent residency.
Ask about PERM audit risk during interviews
DOL audits PERM applications when the job description closely matches the applicant's resume, a pattern common in specialized research roles. Ask hiring managers whether their counsel has experience handling PERM audits for scientist-level positions.
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Find Clinical Research Scientist JobsClinical Research Scientist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Clinical Research Scientist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most do. Roles requiring a master's degree or Ph.D. in a life sciences field such as pharmacology, toxicology, or biostatistics typically qualify for EB-2. Positions requiring only a bachelor's degree qualify under EB-3. Your employer's immigration counsel will determine the correct category based on the minimum requirements in the job description, not your personal credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 is permanent residency, not a temporary status. There is no annual lottery for EB-2 or EB-3 petitions, so your employer can file any time of year. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six months to over a year, and priority date backlogs can add years for certain countries. H-1B gives faster U.S. work authorization but must be renewed and offers no path to permanence on its own.
What does the PERM process look like for a Clinical Research Scientist position?
Your employer posts the role, conducts a DOL-mandated recruitment campaign, and documents that no qualified U.S. worker applied. DOL then certifies the PERM application, which the employer submits to USCIS with the I-140 immigrant petition. The entire PERM-to-I-140 sequence typically takes 12 to 24 months before you can file for adjustment of status, assuming your priority date is current.
How do I find Clinical Research Scientist jobs where employers will sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to filter research scientist roles by employers with active green card sponsorship history. Many companies sponsor work visas but do not advertise PERM filings in job postings, so filtering by verified sponsorship activity is more reliable than reading job descriptions. Pharmaceutical companies, CROs, and federally funded research institutions are the most frequent sponsors for this title.
Can I self-petition for a green card as a Clinical Research Scientist without an employer?
Yes, if you qualify for the EB-2 National Interest Waiver. NIW allows advanced-degree professionals to self-petition by demonstrating that their research has substantial merit and national importance, and that waiving the employer-sponsored PERM process would benefit the United States. Researchers publishing in peer-reviewed journals, holding patents, or contributing to FDA-regulated drug development often meet USCIS criteria for this waiver.
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