Sr. Director - Global Patient Safety Data Sciences

Role Summary

The Senior Director – GPS Safety Data Sciences leads GPS-wide systems, technology, automation, and data reporting/analytics strategy. They will work in close collaboration with leaders across GPS, Lilly Research Laboratories (LRL), and IT to understand business needs, develop an integrated strategy, and lead in building capabilities and oversee execution. The role also requires partnering with related functions across the company to influence GPS needs, access expertise and resources, and share/leverage learnings.

Responsibilities

• Manage operating priorities and resources of the GPS Safety Data Sciences Team.
• Participate in development and improvement of operational systems in support of GPS.
• Supervise and provide feedback and coaching, support short and long-term development plans and ensure appropriate individual recognition.
• Build deep technical expertise through recruitment, development and retention of staff.
• Support business planning and management of targets and staffing.
• Own automation, technology, and analytics strategies for GPS and understand linkage to functions within and outside of GPS that ensures adequate input, influence and efficient implementation.
• Benchmark automation/process efficiency and data insights efforts within and outside of Eli Lilly and apply, as appropriate, to GPS operations.
• Build business technology capabilities and skills to support GPS future state.
• Liaise with leaders across GPS to assess business needs, align on solutions and ensure global consistency.
• Partner with IT and Quality in the development of broad technology strategies for GPS as well as ongoing implementation and support of existing systems.
• Partner with Clinical and Statistics organizations to influence GPS business needs and solutions.
• Develop strong partnerships with similar functions across the company to leverage learnings, resources, and capabilities.
• Maintain safety systems to support regulatory compliance.
• Ensure effective training is provided to staff in advance of assuming job responsibilities.
• Understand regulatory and business requirements and proactively adapt policies, procedures and practices as required.
• Support external and internal inspections through direct participation and resource coordination.

Qualifications

• Required: 5+ years experience supporting drug development areas (e.g., Safety, Clinical, Project Management, IT, etc.).
• Required: 5+ years of prior people management experience.
• Required: 2+ prior experience in Pharmacovigilance area.
• Required: Prior experience implementing small and large systems/technology projects.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree within a health science, information technology field or equivalent experience.

Skills

• Leadership and people management
• Strategic thinking and change management
• Cross-functional collaboration and relationship building
• Robust communication skills (verbal and written)
• Analytical thinking and data-driven decision making
• Technology and automation awareness; ability to build business technology capabilities
• Proficiency with office software and internet tools

Additional Requirements

• Availability to travel when required.
• Location: Based in Indianapolis, IN (relocation provided); remote will be considered with 50%+ travel to Indianapolis and possibly other locations.