Associate Vice President - Applied Intelligence for Discovery (AI4D)
Eli Lilly and Company
August 24, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (San Francisco, CA)
Worldwide
$378,400 - $378,400 USD yearly
IT
Role: Associate Vice President of Applied Intelligence for Discovery (AI4D), leading the strategic vision and execution of AI/ML platforms to transform drug discovery research. Responsibilities: build and oversee a multidisciplinary team, define platform architecture and lifecycle management, guide deployment of AI capabilities, establish strategic partnerships, promote MLOps adoption, and drive research innovation aligned with therapeutic priorities. Requirements: MS/PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field; 10+ years in AI/ML with 5+ years in leadership roles; expertise in ML frameworks, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), and scalable deployment; experience translating research into impactful solutions in complex settings. High-Value: focus on research acceleration within pharmaceuticals and healthcare, enabling computationally driven discovery across therapeutic areas. Work setup: full-time, with a salary range of $235,500 - $345,400, and comprehensive benefits.