Sr. Director - Global Patient Safety Data Sciences

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Purpose :

The purpose of the Senior Director - GPS Safety Data Sciences role is to provide strategic and personnel leadership for the GPS wide systems, technology, automation and data reporting / analytics strategy. The Senior Director 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 Senior Director will also work with related functions across the company to influence GPS needs, access expertise and resources, and share / leverage learnings.

Leadership of GPS Safety Data Sciences Team

Manage operating priorities and resources of 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.

Leadership of GPS Technology and Analytics Strategy

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.

Establish and maintain relationships

Liaise with leaders (administrative and technical) across GPS, globally, to assess business needs / challenges 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.

Assurance of Drug Safety Regulatory Compliance

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.

Minimum Qualification Requirements :

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

5+ years experience supporting drug development areas (e.g., Safety, Clinical, Project Management, IT, etc.).

5+ years of prior people management experience.

2+ Prior experience in Pharmacovigilance area

Prior experience implementing small and large systems / technology projects

Other Information / Additional Preferences :

Prior systems ownership, systems implementation.

Demonstrated application of process automation and analytics cross-functionally.

Demonstrated strategic thinking skills and driving broad change.

Demonstrated robust leadership, interpersonal and management skills.

Ability to work in a multicultural virtual global environment.

Robust communication skills, both verbal and written (in English).

Essential computer skills (e.g., office suite and internet browsers).

Availability to travel when required.

This position is based in Indianapolis, IN (relocation provided); remote will be considered with 50%+ travel required to Indianapolis and possibly other locations.

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

$151,500 - $222,200

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including 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; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly's compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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