Associate Director

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 About Lilly At Lilly we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people worldwide We are one of the Top 10 most valued companies of the world and global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis Indiana Our 44 000 employees 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 globe We have pioneered the development of several significant drugs and treatments over the years - and strong pipeline including being the first to mass produce insulin penicillin tuberculosis MDR-TB and polio vaccines At Lilly our research and product-oriented mindset and focus on Accelerate Reach and Scale using new-gen technologies helps us redefine what is possible through technology in pharma Impact driven growth combined with a commitment to make a real difference in lives makes Lilly the place of choice for the best talent to come together and be at the forefront of innovation and acceleration Join us to make significant difference in the well-being of people worldwide Experience Level 12 to 16 Years Qualification and Eligibility criteria BTech MTech MCA MBA Location India - Bengaluru Key Responsibilities Leadership Strategy Lead mentor and manage a team of software engineers engineering managers and technical leads to achieve product goals Develop and implement engineering strategies that align with the company s business objectives and product roadmap Partner closely with product management design and other stakeholders to define product vision strategy and priorities Ensure that engineering teams have a clear understanding of product requirements timelines and business context Developing platforms and managing enterprise-level data lake strategies and experiences Product Development Delivery Drive the end-to-end delivery of software products from initial concept to production release and beyond Oversee the development testing deployment and maintenance of software ensuring high quality scalability and reliability Promote best practices in agile development code quality continuous integration and DevOps Prioritize features and technical initiatives based on business needs engineering capacity and technical debt considerations Technical Leadership Provide technical guidance and expertise to engineering teams ensuring high standards of software architecture design and coding Stay current with emerging technologies industry trends and best practices to continuously improve the product and engineering processes Encourage a culture of innovation experimentation and technical excellence within the engineering organization Make strategic decisions on technology stacks architecture and tools to optimize product development Ability to influence change at all levels up to and including AVP M4 and IO M5 level Team Development Culture Attract hire and retain top engineering talent fostering an inclusive and diverse engineering culture Develop a high-performance engineering team by setting clear goals providing feedback and supporting professional development Champion a culture of collaboration accountability transparency and continuous improvement Advocate for the engineering team within the organization ensuring they have the resources and support needed to succeed Required Skills In depth knowledge on AWS services technologies like React Js Node JS Python Angular Micro Services Distributed programming Proven expertise in design and execution of initiatives using Gen AI Agentic AI and RAG Proven experience in leading product development within a fast-paced and dynamic environment Strong technical background in software development architecture and agile methodologies Track record of delivering high-quality software products on time and within budget Experience with cloud technologies DevOps and modern software development practices Possess a positive and energetic attitude to move the business forward Strong self-management and ability to work in ambiguity Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels Preferred skills Knowledge of Data Ops AIML Ops and DevOps principles Knowledge as a Data Strategist Architect to establish large-scale data platforms Knowledge in Data Management including ETL Ingestion Big Data Azure Delta Lake and Cloud Migration Implementation of Data Governance and Quality measures 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 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 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