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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.
We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and accomplished Director/Sr. Director to help drive our Cutaneous Biology discovery effort within the Immunology Research Therapeutic Area. This role will be part of a dynamic, cross-functional team that is focused on driving scientific innovation in skin and hair biology that results in a robust research portfolio of therapeutic candidates for dermatology/aesthetics.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Scientific Guidance and Project Management
- Provide scientific direction for cutaneous biology discovery research for skin and hair disorders
- Lead the design and execution of research projects focused on skin/hair follicle biology
- Contribute to external innovation and business development (BD) due diligence activities pertaining to skin and hair biology that drive our decision making around BD opportunities
Research Development & Execution
- Help identify novel targets based on human causal biology and validate their contribution to skin quality and hair disorders using relevant in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo models
- Guide the design, optimization, and implementation of preclinical models that capture translational biology, integrating insights from human tissue profiling data
- Design and implement flow schemes to characterize potential therapeutics for effects on cutaneous biology, leveraging both internal and external resources
- Partner with the Immunology in vivo pharmacology team to execute critical experiments
- Work with a cross-functional team to generate comprehensive data packages that advance novel therapeutic approaches and support Go/No Go decision-making
Team Building & Management
- Foster a collaborative, creative, and scientifically rigorous team culture committed to excellence and innovation
- Develop team capabilities and ensure appropriate resource allocation
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in PhD, PharmD in immunology, molecular biology, or related scientific discipline
- 10+ years of relevant experience in biotech or pharma
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience leading discovery research programs from early-stage research through candidate selection
- Knowledge of current therapeutic landscape in dermatology and medical aesthetics
- Experience with novel therapeutic modalities (cell therapy, genetic medicine, precision medicine, local delivery technologies, etc.)
- Experience with IND submission and preclinical data package generation
- Deep expertise in cutaneous biology with demonstrated experience in developing complex ex vivo human skin/hair follicle assays and in vivo models of skin/hair disorders
- Familiarity with data-driven discovery approaches, including integration of genetic or multi-omics insights
- Experience building and managing research projects with proven success in project execution in a multi-disciplinary team environment
- High degree of organizational skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking, with ability to prioritize work and meet target timelines
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to drive cross-site collaboration in a matrixed research environment
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 $163,500 - $281,600.
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.
INTRODUCTION
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.
We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and accomplished Director/Sr. Director to help drive our Cutaneous Biology discovery effort within the Immunology Research Therapeutic Area. This role will be part of a dynamic, cross-functional team that is focused on driving scientific innovation in skin and hair biology that results in a robust research portfolio of therapeutic candidates for dermatology/aesthetics.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Scientific Guidance and Project Management
- Provide scientific direction for cutaneous biology discovery research for skin and hair disorders
- Lead the design and execution of research projects focused on skin/hair follicle biology
- Contribute to external innovation and business development (BD) due diligence activities pertaining to skin and hair biology that drive our decision making around BD opportunities
Research Development & Execution
- Help identify novel targets based on human causal biology and validate their contribution to skin quality and hair disorders using relevant in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo models
- Guide the design, optimization, and implementation of preclinical models that capture translational biology, integrating insights from human tissue profiling data
- Design and implement flow schemes to characterize potential therapeutics for effects on cutaneous biology, leveraging both internal and external resources
- Partner with the Immunology in vivo pharmacology team to execute critical experiments
- Work with a cross-functional team to generate comprehensive data packages that advance novel therapeutic approaches and support Go/No Go decision-making
Team Building & Management
- Foster a collaborative, creative, and scientifically rigorous team culture committed to excellence and innovation
- Develop team capabilities and ensure appropriate resource allocation
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in PhD, PharmD in immunology, molecular biology, or related scientific discipline
- 10+ years of relevant experience in biotech or pharma
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience leading discovery research programs from early-stage research through candidate selection
- Knowledge of current therapeutic landscape in dermatology and medical aesthetics
- Experience with novel therapeutic modalities (cell therapy, genetic medicine, precision medicine, local delivery technologies, etc.)
- Experience with IND submission and preclinical data package generation
- Deep expertise in cutaneous biology with demonstrated experience in developing complex ex vivo human skin/hair follicle assays and in vivo models of skin/hair disorders
- Familiarity with data-driven discovery approaches, including integration of genetic or multi-omics insights
- Experience building and managing research projects with proven success in project execution in a multi-disciplinary team environment
- High degree of organizational skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking, with ability to prioritize work and meet target timelines
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to drive cross-site collaboration in a matrixed research environment
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 $163,500 - $281,600.
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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Align your degree to the SOC code
H-1B1 Singapore requires a specialty occupation, so verify your biology degree maps to the specific Standard Occupational Classification code your role falls under. Use O*NET to confirm the minimum education requirement listed for your target job title.
Search DOL LCA filings for biology employers
Employers must file a Labor Condition Application before sponsoring you. Search DOL disclosure data to identify which U.S. companies have filed LCAs for biology-related job titles, then prioritize outreach to those with recent certified filings.
Find verified H-1B1 sponsors on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters employers by H-1B1 Singapore sponsorship history so you're not guessing which biology labs, biotech firms, or research institutions will actually file. Start your search there before cold-applying to companies with no visible sponsorship record.
Get your academic credentials evaluated early
If your NUS or NTU biology degree is a three-year program, request a credential evaluation from an NACES-member organization before interviews start. Consular officers assess whether your qualification meets U.S. bachelor's-degree equivalency for specialty occupation purposes.
Confirm the LCA is certified before your DS-160
Your employer files the LCA with DOL and must receive certification before you submit the DS-160 or schedule your consular interview. Jumping to the interview step without a certified LCA is the most common filing-sequence mistake in H-1B1 Singapore applications.
Ask about E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
H-1B1 Singapore holders aren't automatically covered by STEM OPT protections, so confirm your prospective biology employer is enrolled in E-Verify and understands the H-1B visa1 renewal timeline. Employers unfamiliar with the visa type sometimes confuse it with cap-subject H-1B processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do biology jobs qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B1 Singapore visa?
Yes, most biology roles require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related scientific field, which meets the specialty occupation standard. Positions like research scientist, microbiologist, or biochemist map cleanly to DOL occupational codes. However, general lab technician roles that accept any science degree may not qualify, so the degree-to-job alignment matters.
How does the H-1B1 Singapore visa compare to the H-1B for biology professionals?
The H-1B1 Singapore has a 5,400-visa annual cap that has never filled, so there's no lottery and no random selection. H-1B has an 85,000-slot cap with a heavily oversubscribed lottery. For Singaporean biology professionals, H-1B1 Singapore means faster, more predictable access to U.S. employment without waiting on lottery outcomes or USCIS petition timelines.
How do I find biology employers in the U.S. who will sponsor an H-1B1 Singapore visa?
Migrate Mate shows verified sponsorship history filtered by visa type and job category, so you can identify biotech companies, university research labs, and pharmaceutical employers that have filed Labor Condition Applications for biology roles. DOL LCA disclosure data is publicly available but requires manual parsing without a purpose-built tool.
Can my employer file an H-1B1 Singapore petition while I'm still in Singapore?
There's no USCIS petition for the H-1B1 Singapore visa. Your employer files and receives a certified Labor Condition Application through DOL, then you apply directly at the U.S. embassy in Singapore. The consular interview is where your application is adjudicated, which eliminates the USCIS processing stage that H-1B applicants go through.
What happens to my H-1B1 Singapore status if my biology role changes within the same employer?
A material change in your job duties, title, or work location may require your employer to file a new or amended LCA with DOL. If your role shifts from bench research to a primarily managerial function, the specialty occupation basis could also be reassessed. Confirm with your employer's HR or legal team before accepting an internal transfer that significantly changes your responsibilities.