Associate Director - Business Development Operations

Role: Business Development Operations and Intelligence Associate supporting Lilly's external innovation efforts, focusing on streamlining systems, processes, and team management. Responsibilities: Manage global CRM and SharePoint repositories, identify and implement process improvements with automation and AI, oversee Lilly Bengaluru BD Operations team (~4-6 members), support routine reporting and dashboard development for leadership, and facilitate right-to-operate activities including procurement, compliance, and onboarding. Requirements: Bachelor’s in a scientific/medical field, minimum 7 years in pharma/biotech or academia research, strong project management, and understanding of external innovation processes. High-Value: Support of global BD systems, AI/tech integration (Claude, Co-pilot), experience with IT system design, and familiarity with pharma/business development workflows. WorkSetup: hybrid Indianapolis, IN; minimal travel (<10%). Preferred: experience with AI/ML platforms, database design, and prior BD or innovation experience in pharma/biotech.