Medical Director Psychiatry Jobs in Indiana
Medical Director Psychiatry jobs in Indiana are open across Indianapolis, Terre Haute, and Avon and other Indiana metros, with employers like Eli Lilly, Indiana University Health, and Vituity hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Are you seeking a career where your passion for medicine or scientific discovery positions you to lead teams delivering new medicines to patients around the world? Lilly is pursuing physicians and scientists who are innovative thinkers and have an entrepreneurial mindset. Lilly's Accelerated R&D Leadership Program will enable you to have meaningful experiences across the drug development continuum. You'll work across multiple cross-functional areas to make meaningful strategic and innovative contributions while building strong connections across Lilly. As a program participant, we will invest in your development as a leader within Lilly – a leading medicine company – and in leading others to prepare you for future leadership opportunities that provide enterprise-wide influence and the ability to deliver on important business objectives.
Sound interesting to you? Read on for additional benefits of the accelerated R&D leadership program:
- A Purposeful Career — bringing together people who discover and deliver life-changing medicines that improve peoples' lives around the world
- An Opportunity for Growth — providing opportunities for you to develop and advance professionally, including building fluency in emerging AI-enabled drug development tools and platforms
- An Inclusive Culture — committed to uniting individuals across cultures, and developing a comfortable, connected environment that values diverse thought
In this program, you will not only learn, develop and grow as an influential R&D leader, but you will also have the opportunity to deliver meaningful results through challenging, business-critical projects and assignments spanning across multiple functions.
This program is designed to provide you with Senior Leadership mentorship, peer coaching, leadership development training, and experiences in key areas of drug development over a two-year period. Participants will rotate and build expertise in a wide range of functions spanning biopharmaceutical drug development, portfolio strategy, and commercialization.
Experiences may include:
- Business Development
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Medical Affairs
- Global Patient Safety
- Regulatory
- Decision Sciences
- Pricing, Reimbursement, & Access
- Global Health Outcomes & Real World Evidence
- Clinical Development
- Clinical Design
- New Product Planning
- Portfolio Strategy
- Program Management
- AI Strategy & Innovation
Across all rotations, participants are expected to leverage AI-powered tools and platforms to enhance decision-making, improve operational efficiency, and generate novel insights. This includes working with generative AI applications, predictive modeling outputs, and AI-enabled data analysis in partnership with Lilly's data science teams.
With regular access to coaching and mentorship from top Lilly leaders, upon completion of this program you may pursue a variety of key R&D leadership roles within Lilly.
WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Highly motivated and driven physician/scientist leaders with a passion for combining the science of medicine with business strategy and innovation
- Individuals with integrity, excellence, and respect for people
- Individuals who want to expand their ability to make a difference in someone else's life
- Leaders who embrace emerging technologies as tools to accelerate scientific discovery and improve patient outcomes
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Broad work experience that includes 3–5 years in any of the following:
- Clinical
- Academic or research
- Consulting firm
- Venture capital and/or small biotech
- Medical Doctor must be board eligible or certified in a medical specialty relevant to the role or have completed the comparable level of post-medical school clinical training relevant to the country of hiring. U.S. trained physicians must have achieved board eligibility or certification. Foreign medical graduates in U.S. based jobs, who are not U.S. board eligible or certified may be hired directly for employment in the U.S. at the discretion of the Chief Medical Officer.
- Non-U.S. trained physicians must have completed education and training at a medical school that meets the requirements of the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). For the recognized list of foreign medical schools and the disapproved list, see http://www.in.gov/pla/professions/medical-physicians-and-osteopathic-physicians-home/medical-licensing-information/
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MBA or non-MBA with experiences in VC, consulting, small biotech, drug development, investment banking.
- Unique and ambitious business leadership
- Entrepreneurial mindset and innovative thinker
- Demonstrated leadership
- Strong learning agility, including ability to create and implement new ideas
- Track record of significant contributions to the advancement of science (through publication record, etc.)
- Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and their application in drug development or clinical research
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.
COMPENSATION
- Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $219,000 - $321,200.
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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Medical Director Psychiatry Job Market in Indiana
A snapshot from current Indiana openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Eli Lilly12

- Indiana University Health9

- Vituity2

- Ascension1

- IQVIA1

Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals14
- Healthcare & Medical Services11
- Education1
What Indiana Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical director psychiatry jobs across Indiana.
- Board certification in psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Active, unrestricted state medical license in the state of the position
- Five or more years of clinical psychiatry experience with prior leadership or supervisory responsibilities
- Experience with Joint Commission, CMS, or state behavioral health regulatory compliance
- Demonstrated ability to develop clinical protocols, quality improvement initiatives, and staff training programs
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems used in psychiatric or behavioral health settings
Medical Director Psychiatry Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How many medical director psychiatry jobs are there in Indiana?
There are 28+ medical director psychiatry openings in Indiana on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Indianapolis, Terre Haute, and Avon. New positions post regularly as employers across Indiana hire.
How much do medical director psychiatries make in Indiana?
Medical director psychiatries in Indiana earn a median of about $284,110 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $161,820 for the lowest 10% to over $454,930 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Indiana cities have the most medical director psychiatry jobs?
Indianapolis, Terre Haute, and Avon have the most medical director psychiatry openings in Indiana right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire medical director psychiatrys in Indiana?
Employers hiring medical director psychiatrys in Indiana include Eli Lilly, Indiana University Health, and Vituity, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote medical director psychiatry jobs in Indiana?
Yes. About 4% of medical director psychiatry openings tied to Indiana are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Indiana metros.
How do I apply for medical director psychiatry jobs in Indiana?
You can apply to medical director psychiatry jobs in Indiana directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Indiana location, then apply to each one that fits.
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