Transformation Lead - AI & Digital Innovation
Eli Lilly and Company
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Transformation Lead - AI & Digital Innovation at Eli Lilly and Company
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.
You will lead a team to identify, develop, and implement AI-driven solutions that optimize business operations and enhance decision-making. You will collaborate with multiple teams to bring AI from concept to execution, ensuring its successful integration into daily business workflows.
What You And Your Team Will Do
- Drive AI & Digital Innovation: Identify high-impact opportunities to enhance efficiency, decision-making and customer experience through AI and automation.
- Lead AI Solution Development: Partner with cross-functionally with teams to design, pilot and scale AI-powered initiatives that deliver measurable business value.
- Reimagine Business Processes: Assess workflows, challenge the status quo, and implement data-driven improvements.
- Champion Change & Adoption: Help teams understand, adopt, and maximize AI solutions, ensuring smooth implementation.
- Enable Data-Driven Strategies: Support the creation of AI-driven insights and analytics to improve business decisions.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong partnerships across countries and functions to align AI priorities with strategic goals.
What We’re Looking For
- An AI expert, who has experience with the usage of AI solutions.
- Someone charismatic who influences at all levels and pull the organizations to adopt the transformation.
- AI & Tech Enthusiast: You’re curious about AI, automation, and digital tools, and eager to explore their business applications.
- A Problem Solver & Innovator: You have a strategic mindset and love finding ways to improve processes with technology.
- Strong Analytical Skills: You can analyze data, identify trends, and translate insights into actionable strategies.
- Excellent Communicator: You simplify complexity and engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Project Management Skills: Ability to coordinate multiple projects and drive execution in a fast-paced environment.
- Adaptability & Growth Mindset: You thrive in a changing environment and love learning about emerging technologies.
Mandatory Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Digital Innovation, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
- Proficiency in English.
- Proven experience in leading innovation and driving organizational change within medium or large companies.
- Experience in driving organizations to transform through AI adoption.
- Cross-functional collaboration experience – comfortable working with different teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in data analysis, business intelligence, or strategy is a plus!
- Prior exposure to multi-country or matrix organizations is appreciated.
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.
Key skills/competency
- AI Solutions
- Digital Innovation
- Business Transformation
- Process Optimization
- Data-Driven Strategies
- Stakeholder Collaboration
- Project Management
- Change Management
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Analytical Skills
How to Get Hired at Eli Lilly and Company
- Research Eli Lilly's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume for AI & Digital Innovation: Highlight experience in AI solution development, change management, and cross-functional leadership, using keywords from the job description.
- Showcase transformation leadership: Prepare to discuss specific examples where you've driven organizational change and adopted AI solutions, demonstrating measurable impact.
- Prepare for technical and behavioral interviews: Emphasize your AI expertise, problem-solving abilities, and collaboration skills, aligning with Eli Lilly's innovative spirit.
- Network within Eli Lilly: Connect with current employees on LinkedIn to gain insights into the company's AI initiatives and hiring process.
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