Associate Director, Patient Engagement, Technical Project Leader

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 Eli Lilly Cork, 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 45,000 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 patients around the world.

Eli Lilly Cork is made up of a talented diverse team of over 2000 employees across 60 nationalities who deliver innovative solutions that add value across a variety of Business Service functions including Finance, Information Technology, Medical, Clinical Trials and more. Eli Lilly Cork offers a premium workspace across our campus in Little Island, complete with flexible hybrid working options, healthcare, pension and life assurance benefits, subsidised canteen, onsite gym, travel subsidies and on-site parking. Inhouse People Development services, Educational Assistance, and our ‘Live Your BEST Life’ 
wellbeing initiatives are just some of the holistic benefits that enhance the career experience for our colleagues.

Eli Lilly Cork is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). We cater for all dimensions ensuring inclusion of all ethnicities, nationalities, cultural backgrounds, generations, sexuality, visible and invisible disabilities and gender, with four pillars: EnAble, Age & Culture, LGBTQ+ and GIN-Gender Inclusion Network. EnAble, our pillar for people with disabilities and those that care for them, partners with the Access Lilly initiative to make our physical and digital environment accessible and inclusive for all. Together they are committed to promoting awareness to create a disability confident culture both at Eli Lilly Cork and beyond. 

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Purpose:

The Associate Director, Technical Project Leader is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of projects that align with the strategic goals of Patient Engagement. We are at the forefront of digital transformation, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions that will broaden the reach and education of clinical trials to representative populations globally, with the goal of accelerating enrollment. The Associate Director is responsible for managing scope, timeline, budget, and key stakeholder communication of technical projects. This role will collaborate across multiple functions and third parties to deliver industry-leading technical solutions. This work has high visibility within the organization and enables key strategic growth initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared. The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job description. Consult with your supervision regarding your actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the position.

Technical Leadership:

• Understand business strategies, processes, technology as it relates to patient engagement.

• Accountable for collaborating with the Digital Senior Director to translate digital strategy technical needs into requirements for solution development.

• Function as the primary liaison between project stakeholders, including senior management and technical teams.

• Collaborate closely with Tech@Lilly, third-party vendors, and UX teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications.

Project Management:

• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, and resource allocation.

• Coordinate and lead project meetings, ensuring clear communication and understanding of project goals among all stakeholders.

• Develop and maintain project management documentation, including project charters, status reports, and lessons learned.

• Serve as the main point of contact for stakeholders, facilitating communication and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success and sustainability.

• Allocate and manage resources effectively, ensuring that project milestones are met within the defined budget and timeframe.

• Track project performance and deliver regular status updates to stakeholders, utilizing project management tools and methodologies.

• Create a culture of partnership and shared learning to identify best practices and standardize approaches to drive efficiency and optimized value. 

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or health related field (or equivalent degree).

• Min 5 years’ experience in project management in the pharmaceutical industry in drug development.

Other Information/Additional Preferences:

• Prior experience in managing complex/cross-functional projects.

• Proven ability to translate customer/stakeholder insights and strategies into effective implementation/communication plans.

• Knowledge of emerging health care related services and capabilities for clinical research.

• Proven ability to influence teams and meet deadlines.

• Strong strategic and critical thinking skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and negotiation skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively across a highly matrixed organization.

• Successful history in implementing large-scale global programs and managing tactical work plans.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, with experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies

• Minimal travel required: 0-10%

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.

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