Senior Director

We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.Senior Director – Statistical Programming, LCCI Bangalore

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 39,000 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. Lilly capability center India is an important part of Lilly’s strategy of leveraging and integrating global talent towards delivering timely medicines to patients in need. 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.

Purpose:The purpose of the Senior Director – Statistical Programming role is to define, staff and lead a statistical analysis function to provide administrative direction, leadership, process expertise and influence to members of the broader Data & Analytics organization. The Senior Director is primarily responsible for on-time and high quality Portfolio deliverables, appropriate staffing, budget and resource management, asset protection, coaching and mentoring, staff development, performance management, project planning/management, knowledge sharing, regulatory compliance, strategy implementation and execution, and process improvements. The Director will also be accountable for developing the statistical and analytical capabilities at LCCI supporting and or leading implementation of end-to-end clinical data flow , next generation drug development, automation and computing strategy. This leader will contribute to establishing a long-term competitive advantage with the D&A function by recruiting and developing the top talent, evolving sourcing strategy and increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of the LCCI statistics and data analysis team.Primary Responsibilities:This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared. The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job description. Consult with your supervision regarding your actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the position.The job tasks listed below outline the scope of the position. The application of these tasks may vary, based upon current business needs.Portfolio Delivery & StrategyDevelop comprehensive understanding of the Lilly’s Therapeutic areas, Establish and lead a cross-functional team, be a scientific thought leader for the group to enable effective and efficient delivery of high-quality clinical outcomes with aggressive metrics.Effectively and efficiently deliver the business unit portfolio with quality, on-timeParticipate in strategy development and monitor metrics for on-time delivery of statistical supportAssess demand for resources, prioritize work, and resolve issues related to scope of workCoordinate resource allocation and tracking for internal and outsourced projectsCommunicate and resolve issues related to statistics with appropriate level of customer team personnelPartner with Global Data, Analytics and Reporting Directors in driving project decisions related to clinical data execution options, including integrated functional sourcing.Ensure strong study level programming is consistent with study design and analyses needs.Partner closely with other development and administrative functions to effectively plan, forecast, and manage the resources required to deliver all sanctioned projectsDrive efficiency and continuous improvement in the Data & Analytics organization and, as appropriate, cross-functionally to support therapeutic area and Business Unit aligned deliverablesDevelop deep Therapeutic area expertise within LCCI teamsStatistical and analytical Capabilities DevelopmentEstablish deep technical capabilities at LCCI with supervision of direct reports and a total staff comprised of diverse skill set accountable for hands-on end-to-end data management activitiesDevelop strategies and build, capabilities and expertise within the team catering to next generation computational capabilities (ability to program in multiple languages (SAS, R etc.)Understand and collaborate with global leaders in the implementation of CDISC data/analysis standard capabilities to ensure consistency and traceability from data collection to reportingTechnology Capabilities DevelopmentUse industry knowledge, industry network and technology knowledge to stay current with respect to the rapidly changing ecosystem of tools/technology to set up data lakes, data clouds, and enable programs/algorithms to automate data cleaning, and SDTM creation etc. and end-to-end data flowBe on the fore front to evaluate and adopt novel software/tools and evolving technologies that support and accelerate our strategyBuild internal tools and capabilities to help Lilly become the industry leader in end-to-end data flow to enable seamless reliable data flow and analyticsDrive innovation and science into the organization by identifying the right talent and technology opportunities to standardize/automate processes to free up time for more innovative workEnd to End Dataflow Transformation CapabilitiesUse deep technical understanding of statistical analysis methods and processes to enable speedy delivery of reliable data and analytics for decision makingTransform end to end dataflow to develop next-generation capabilities and ensure continuous improvementImplement and execute data & analytics strategy (process, technology needs, quality standards, automation, external partnerships)Initiate and drive data and analytics programs/initiatives critical to productivity with high qualityDevelop and implement a strategy for continuously exploring talent at LCCI, and integrate and leverage LCCI capabilities to drive global transformationEnterprise LeadershipWithin functional and cross-functional teams, exhibit strong technical know-how, business acumen, strong problem-solving skills and agility to adjust to changing business priorities and needsRepresent the Data & Analytics organization at appropriate internal and external venues to demonstrate the leadershipMaintain awareness of regulatory requirements, particularly those related to the US, EU, Japan, and China, and be connected externally to be considered an external thought leaderBe influential as an external thought leader in the area of data and analytics by being highly connected and driving the changes at the industry level through organizations such as PhUSE, CONSPIC, CDISC etc.Accountable for fiscal responsibility of clinical data and analytics plans and contractsEnsure that activities are performed according to established guidelines, best practices, and in compliance with all laws and regulationsDrive continuous improvement of key performance metricsDrive shared learning and process expertise between teams within the organizationPeople Management and DevelopmentProvide technical leadership in developing future data and analytics /statistics leadersProvide leadership in recruiting, coaching and mentoring LCCI talent and integrating them into global teamsRecruit, develop, and retain a scientific and operationally capable workforce skilled and knowledgeable in Data & AnalyticsEffectively create and manage an agile organization that continuously meets the needs of a changing portfolioBuild an organizational culture that fosters inclusion and innovation.Develop staff who demonstrate expertise in drug development, therapeutic area science, project management and cross-functional leadershipDevelop an organizational talent base that demonstrates judgment-based decision making, and provides leadership in clinical deliveryMinimum Qualification Requirements:Masters or Ph.D. in a scientific / quantitative disciplineMinimum of 15 years of industry experienceMinimum of 10 years of previous successful supervisory and leadership experienceBroad knowledge of the drug development process which includes industry requirements, quality expectations, and practices.Other Information/Additional Preferences:Demonstrated management and leadership capabilities both with internal staff and outside partnersStrong project management skillsExceptional team building and relationship building skillsDemonstrated ability to influence across boundariesDemonstrated ability to think and operate creatively and strategicallyStrong communication skillsStrong computational capability.Lilly 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.#WeAreLilly

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