Hybrid Director/Senior Director/Executive Director – Digital Innovation & Technology Strategy

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About the role

  • Digital Innovation & Technology Strategy Lead at Eli Lilly defining strategies for AI integration in quantitative pharmacology. Driving comprehensive digital strategies and managing cross-functional collaborations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a comprehensive digital strategy for PK/PD & Pharmacometrics, identifying and prioritizing high-impact use cases that accelerate drug development and position PK/PD as an industry leader in AI-enabled quantitative pharmacology
  • Lead PK/PD's digital strategy as the primary work with internal and external partners, managing collaborator relationships to accelerate value delivery from AI and automation investments
  • Evaluate emerging AI technologies for clinical pharmacology and pharmacometrics applications, leading proof-of-concept pilots and scaling validated solutions
  • Partner with IT, data science, and data engineering teams to implement AI solutions and establish data governance standards that ensure PK/PD data is AI-ready, accessible, compliant, and coordinated with existing systems and workflows
  • Collaborate with project leaders, pharmacometricians, and cross-functional partners (e.g. Clinical Operations, Statistics, Regulatory Affairs) to ensure seamless AI integration across R&D and serve as the primary voice for AI strategy within PK/PD leadership and governance forums
  • Grow and implement organisational change strategies to drive AI adoption, including training programs, champion networks, and upskilling resources that address resistance and build organizational capability in AI/ML methodologies
  • Define success metrics and track value creation for digital/technology initiatives, maintaining a portfolio of use cases with clear ROI documentation and preparing executive-level cases and communications
  • Establish relationships with external partners (e.g. academic institutions, technology vendors, industry consortia, regulatory agencies) and contribute to thought leadership through publications and conference presentations, representing Lilly's vision for responsible AI adoption

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in a relevant field
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical R&D, with at least 2 years focused on AI/ML/digital technology applications in drug development
  • Experience in PK/PD modeling, pharmacometric workflows (e.g. population PK, exposure-response, dose optimization), and model-informed drug development principles
  • Experience implementing digital solutions in a regulated industry environment
  • Familiarity with data architecture, cloud computing, and innovative analytics platforms
  • Experience crafting compelling cases and executive-level presentations
  • Track record of external thought leadership through publications, conference presentations, or industry working groups
  • Hands-on experience with specific AI tools (e.g. Python/R/Matlab for ML, TensorFlow/PyTorch, cloud-based ML platforms)
  • Track record of successful pilot-to-production digital scaling
  • Hands-on experience with PK/PD modelling and simulation and model-informed drug development

Benefits

  • 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
  • well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)

Job title

Director/Senior Director/Executive Director – Digital Innovation & Technology Strategy

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$177,000 - $308,000 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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