Director - Data Strategy & Solution - Technology

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 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.

Purpose of the Role – The Data Strategy Lead will serve the R&D data strategy and solutions across Lilly Research Labs (LRL), responsible for shaping a bold, LRL enterprise-wide vision that positions data as the backbone of innovation, compliance, and efficiency in Pharma R&D. This leader will influence at the highest levels, connecting scientific ambition with technology execution, and ensuring R&D Tech's data ecosystem enables breakthrough science, regulatory excellence, and speed to market.

Team First Mentality - Embody a no-ego, team-first mindset in all interactions. Foster a collaborative culture that prioritizes shared success over individual recognition. Represent the team with humility and integrity when engaging with stakeholders and partners. 

Key Responsibilities

• Vision & Strategy

  • Define and drive the data strategy across all R&D domains (Discovery, Clinical, Regulatory, Safety and CMC).

  • Establish a bold, future-ready data vision that transforms the way Lilly leverages data for AI, automation, and scientific innovation.

  • Align data priorities with corporate strategy, ensuring business and science outcomes are maximized.

• Architecture & Design Leadership

  • Act as the Strategic Leader for R&D Tech – designing integrated, scalable, and interoperable platforms (Data Lakes, Mesh, Fabric).

  • Embed pharma-specific data standards (CDISC, FHIR, HL7, Allotrope, etc.) into architectures to ensure interoperability and global alignment.

  • Create long-term blueprints that balance innovation with compliance and security.

• Governance & Compliance

  • Lead LRL enterprise-wide data governance, quality, and stewardship frameworks that uphold regulatory standards (GxP, GDPR, HIPAA, 21 CFR Part 11).

  • Ensure enterprise data assets are AI-ready, audit-ready, and business-ready.

  • Build trust across stakeholders by ensuring transparency, lineage, and accountability in data use.

• Influence & Leadership

  • Influence senior executives and functional leaders, acting as a trusted advisor and change agent.

  • Inspire teams with a bold narrative of how data can transform the future of drug discovery and development.

  • Represent Lilly externally in industry consortiums and regulatory dialogues, ensuring Lilly helps shape global standards.

• Innovation Enablement

  • Drive data-driven innovation across the R&D lifecycle, enabling advanced analytics, ML/AI, and digital health solutions.

  • Partner with scientists, clinicians, and technologists to accelerate insights, reduce cycle times, and unlock new scientific frontiers.

  • Establish innovation sandboxes and labs where teams can safely experiment with new approaches while ensuring compliance guardrails.

• Talent Development

  • Foster a culture of continuous learning and help technical talents learn modern data platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake, Fabric).

  • Role-model leadership behaviours that integrate well-being, curiosity, and innovation into team culture.

  • Mentor a diverse team of data architects, engineers, and analysts with domain + technical depth.

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