Clinical Research Associate Jobs at Eli Lilly USA
Advance your career in Clinical Research Associate roles with Eli Lilly in Indianapolis, USA. This Research & Development Job offers a unique opportunity for life science professionals and students seeking hands-on experience in clinical trials. Join a global leader in healthcare, contribute to cutting-edge studies, and gain exposure to clinical operations, regulatory processes, and investigator site management. Explore this Job Opportunity for life science students and professionals eager to make a global impact.
About Eli Lilly
Eli Lilly is a global healthcare innovator headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. With employees worldwide, Lilly drives advancements in drug development and clinical research while fostering inclusive work environments. Eli Lilly Careers offers growth opportunities across clinical trials, R&D, and corporate functions, supporting employees in shaping the future of medicine.
Job Details
- Job Title: Trial Capabilities Associate
- Company: Eli Lilly and Company
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
- Category: Research & Development
- Employment Type: Full Time – Regular
- Job ID: R-97776
Purpose of the Clinical Research Associate Role
The Trial Capabilities Associate (TCA) provides essential clinical trial capabilities in support of clinical development. This role ensures investigator sites meet all requirements to enroll participants and supports ongoing activities throughout site start-up, maintenance, and close-out.
The TCA may support multiple trial capabilities, including:
- Clinical trial authorizations and ethics approvals
- Budget and contract execution
- Investigator grant management
The role also ensures inspection readiness by maintaining a complete, accurate, and audit-ready Trial Master File (TMF). Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on regional or geographic needs.
Primary Responsibilities
Clinical Trial Operations
- Initiate investigator activities, including:
- Collection and submission of regulatory documents
- Customization and negotiation of informed consent forms
- Acting as point of contact for Ethics Review Boards (ERBs) and Competent Authorities (CAs), where applicable
- Communicate and negotiate study budgets with investigators and internal teams
- Negotiate and obtain fully executed contracts
- Track investigator and delegate compliance with required training
- Ensure investigator access to required clinical systems and supplies
- Drive timelines aligned with company priorities
Site & Stakeholder Management
- Communicate directly with investigators and site staff during start-up, maintenance, and close-out
- Maintain active collaboration with investigator sites
- Identify, communicate, and resolve operational issues
Regulatory & Compliance
- Ensure country-specific regulatory and data privacy requirements are reflected in all documents and systems
- Leverage prior investigator and review board experience to accelerate new work
- Populate and maintain Trial Master Files and internal libraries
- Ensure inspection readiness at all times
Systems, Finance & Continuous Improvement
- Populate internal systems to track trial and investigator performance
- Understand and comply with procurement, legal, and financial requirements
- Coordinate investigator grant processes, including:
- Purchase order creation
- Payment execution and reporting
- Financial reconciliation of CRF payments and invoiced deliverables
- Anticipate and manage changing priorities
- Share learnings and feedback to support continuous improvement
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a scientific or health-related field
- Two (2) years of clinical research or relevant experience preferred
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Lilly does not anticipate providing visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, TN)
Additional Skills & Preferences
- Understanding of the clinical development lifecycle and site activation processes
- Applied knowledge of project management principles
- Experience working in compliance-driven environments
- Ability to learn and apply financial and legal guidelines related to budgets and contracts
- Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational and self-management abilities
- Language capabilities as required by the role
Compensation & Benefits of Clinical Research Associate Job
Anticipated Salary Range: $65,250 – $165,000, based on education, experience, skills, and location
In addition, Lilly offers:
- Annual bonus eligibility
- 401(k) and pension plans
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
- Life insurance and disability benefits
- Paid time off and leave programs
- Employee wellness programs and assistance resources
