Director/Senior Director/Executive Director - AAV R&D

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Eli Lilly and Company is seeking a AAV R&D leader to join our team in San Francisco, CA. Come join the rapidly expanding Lilly Genetic Medicines team at Lilly! We are responsible for inventing, characterizing, and advancing novel genetic reagents for a myriad of clinical applications. Our team works cross-functionally within our organization across multiple disease areas and platforms. Our goal is to deliver on the promise of gene therapy to patients around the world.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel AAV therapies at Lilly by driving data-based decisions for internal and external programs
• Develop and implement the organization's strategic vision AAV, aligning with business goals
• Collaborate with executives and leaders to address key business challenges using experience in gene therapy
• Drive the creation and implementation of screening novel AAV technologies, including capsid screens, cargo R&D, and related technologies
• Ensure best practices in model development, validation, and deployment
• Stay updated on emerging trends and suggest innovative solutions
• Integrate genetic medicine delivery strategy into broader gene therapy strategy
• Present analytical insights and recommendations to senior executives clearly and concisely
• Lead and/or grow a team to develop AAV gene therapy assets

Basic Requirements
PhD with 10+ years of industry experience

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Mastery of ophthalmology gene therapy
• Proven track record of successfully leading discovery and translational gene therapy programs and platforms
• Strong experience with AAV, viral vectors, high-throughput screening, and translational R&D Deep understanding of AAV biology
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills
• Ability to translate complex biology into actionable business strategies
• Strong project management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams and driving initiatives from concept to execution

Other

• up to 10-15% travel for conferences or training

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

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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