At Lilly we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis Indiana Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them improve the understanding and management of disease and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism We give our best effort to our work and we put people first We re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world At Lilly we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis Indiana Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them improve the understanding and management of disease and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism We give our best effort to our work and we put people first We re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world Purpose of the Role - The Data Strategy Lead will serve the R D data strategy and solutions across Lilly Research Labs LRL responsible for shaping a bold LRL enterprise-wide vision that positions data as the backbone of innovation compliance and efficiency in Pharma R D This leader will influence at the highest levels connecting scientific ambition with technology execution and ensuring R D Tech s data ecosystem enables breakthrough science regulatory excellence and speed to market Team First Mentality - Embody a no-ego team-first mindset in all interactions Foster a collaborative culture that prioritizes shared success over individual recognition Represent the team with humility and integrity when engaging with stakeholders and partners Key Responsibilities Vision Strategy Define and drive the data strategy across all R D domains Discovery Clinical Regulatory Safety and CMC Establish a bold future-ready data vision that transforms the way Lilly leverages data for AI automation and scientific innovation Align data priorities with corporate strategy ensuring business and science outcomes are maximized Architecture Design Leadership Act as the Strategic Leader for R D Tech - designing integrated scalable and interoperable platforms Data Lakes Mesh Fabric Embed pharma-specific data standards CDISC FHIR HL7 Allotrope etc into architectures to ensure interoperability and global alignment Create long-term blueprints that balance innovation with compliance and security Governance Compliance Lead LRL enterprise-wide data governance quality and stewardship frameworks that uphold regulatory standards GxP GDPR HIPAA 21 CFR Part 11 Ensure enterprise data assets are AI-ready audit-ready and business-ready Build trust across stakeholders by ensuring transparency lineage and accountability in data use Influence Leadership Influence senior executives and functional leaders acting as a trusted advisor and change agent Inspire teams with a bold narrative of how data can transform the future of drug discovery and development Represent Lilly externally in industry consortiums and regulatory dialogues ensuring Lilly helps shape global standards Innovation Enablement Drive data-driven innovation across the R D lifecycle enabling advanced analytics ML AI and digital health solutions Partner with scientists clinicians and technologists to accelerate insights reduce cycle times and unlock new scientific frontiers Establish innovation sandboxes and labs where teams can safely experiment with new approaches while ensuring compliance guardrails Talent Development Foster a culture of continuous learning and help technical talents learn contemporary data platforms e g Databricks Snowflake Fabric Role-model leadership behaviours that integrate well-being curiosity and innovation into team culture Mentor a diverse team of data architects engineers and analysts with domain technical depth Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly please complete the accommodation request form https careers lilly com us en workplace-accommodation for further assistance Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin protected veteran status disability or any other legally protected status WeAreLilly

📌 Director - Data Strategy & Solution - Technology (Karnataka)
🏢 Eli Lilly
📍 Karnataka