Director, CMC Regulatory

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: January 11, 2026

Job Description:

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. 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 35,000 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. Position Overview: The Director, CMC Regulatory will leverage CMC technical knowledge and regulatory science expertise to drive global regulatory CMC strategies for Lilly | Avid diagnostic radiopharmaceutical products. This includes the delivery of all relevant CMC regulatory submissions globally. Responsibilities: Responsible for the generation and execution of country specific CMC regulatory strategies for investigational and commercial radiopharmaceutical products. Lead global CMC regulatory submissions including authoring, review, and finalization Lead and contribute to responses to regulatory agency questions globally Review change controls to assess country-specific CMC regulatory impact Review technical documents including testing protocols, technical reports, and CMO procedures and specifications from a CMC regulatory perspective Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of CMC regulatory requirements across multiple regions Monitor and evaluate new regulations / guidance, regulatory changes / trends pertaining to CMC regulatory and communicate with internal stakeholders Managing small group of CMC regulatory professionals Perform other duties as assigned Basic Qualifications: BS Degree in science, engineering, or a related field Minimum of 10 years in pharmaceutical drug development and/or pharmaceutical manufacturing with a minimum of five years of direct CMC regulatory experience. Additional Skills/Preferences: Advanced degree strongly preferred PET drug experience preferred Ability to manage people and drive engagement among teams Demonstrated strong written, spoken and presentation communication skills. Excellent technical writing skills Ability to plan and align Ability to adapt to change and be a nimble learner Ability to ensure accountability of oneself and others Demonstrated leadership behaviors and negotiation and influence skills Creative thinking and ability to cultivate innovation Demonstrated attention to detail Excellent MS Office skills 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. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $148,500 - $217,800 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

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