Advisor/Sr. Advisor - RNA Preclinical Pharmacology

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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.

We serve an extraordinary purpose. For more than 140 years, we have worked diligently to discover medicines that make life better. These discoveries start in Lilly Research Laboratories, where our scientists work to create new medicines that will help solve our world's greatest health challenges.

At the Lilly Innovation Center in Boston, Massachusetts, we explore how next generation therapeutics, new technologies, data analytics and new care models can improve patient health and the healthcare system. Our Genetic Medicine team in Boston shares a passion for challenging conventional wisdom and creating an environment that embraces creative, break-through concepts. The Center offers a start-up environment with large company support. It is located in the heart of Massachusetts' exploding science and technology cluster and is within walking distance of some of the best academic and industry innovators in the world.

The successful candidate for this position will have a strong research track record in RNA therapeutics, with excellent knowledge in all aspects of in vivo & in vitro pharmacology. They will provide key technical knowledge and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to support the development of next-generation RNA based therapeutics in various disease areas (including, but not limited to, cardiometabolic, cardiovascular, and neurological).

Key responsibilities:

• Represent RNA therapeutics on cross functional project teams to drive projects through the development pipeline
• Active participation on teams tasked with cutting-edge challenges in the RNA therapeutics space
• Design, plan, and execute in vitro & in vivo experiments to support the preclinical characterization of novel therapeutic molecules
• Expertise in tissue sample processing for gene expression, protein endpoints, or other complex biochemical endpoints (e.g RT-qPCR, Western blot, ELISA, novel assay development)
• Assist in troubleshooting technical challenges for team members
• Adherence to rigorous scientific standards, data QC, and data analysis methods
• Provide written and verbal communication of work in lab reports and team meetings
• Accurate recording of all practical work: completion of electronic notebook to Lilly procedure quality standards
• General laboratory assistance, including ordering and receiving lab supplies, preparation of reagents, and maintain laboratory equipment
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations
• Passionate about contributing to a diverse and inclusive environment, every day

Basic Qualifications:

• PhD in pharmacology, biology, biochemistry, or related field
• 1+ years of post-doctoral training or industry experience

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Direct experience working with RNA therapeutics in a drug development or applied therapeutics setting
• Execution-focused, independent, and team-oriented with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced and innovative environment
• Experience in developing and working with in vivo models and assays to support drug discovery programs
• Hands-on competencies in designing and executing in vivo pharmacological experiments including common dosing route and blood/tissue collection techniques
• Knowledge and understanding of drug delivery and basic pharmacology concepts, is preferred
• Ability to adapt to changing platform needs, workflows and projects
• Excellent communication skills and efficiency in collaborating across functional areas
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, multitasking, desire to learn new techniques and contribute to innovative projects
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience in processing, organizing, analyzing and visualizing data and information from disparate sources and ability to extract insight from data
• Ability to prioritize multiple activities and manage workload efficiently
• Demonstrated track record for publication and presentation of research results
• Embrace diversity of thought, background, and experience to deliver innovative solutions

Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

As a condition of employment with Eli Lilly and Company and its subsidiaries in the United States and Puerto Rico, you must be fully COVID-19 vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination satisfactory to the company. If you would like to request an accommodation for medical or religious reasons, you may do so at .

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Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, 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 help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ + Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women's Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups.

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