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
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