Associate Director, Patient Engagement - Data Insights Analytics Lead

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: January 10, 2026

Job Description:

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. The Data Insights Analytics Lead is responsible for leading a team of analysts to deliver actionable insights that shape asset profiles, program strategies, and clinical trial designs. This includes leading ad-hoc analytics requests (such as enrollment trends, competitive landscape, and prevalence analysis), supporting platform development and governance (including MS Fabric handling, Data Insights Framework, and data quality initiatives), and implementing standardized processes for reporting, automation, and prioritization. The role ensures analytics capabilities are scalable, efficient, and aligned with strategic objectives while enabling faster, more informed decision-making across clinical development. Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership and Integration Provide strategic and technical direction to a diverse analytics team , ensuring Patient Engagement Data Capabilities are fully demonstrated across CDDA functions. Oversee delivery of ad-hoc reports and research requests , balancing priorities and resource allocation while maintaining high-quality outputs. Drive standardization initiatives such as reusable reporting templates, automation of recurring requests, and development of FAQs and prioritization frameworks to improve efficiency and clarity. Lead platform-related project governance to ensure robust infrastructure and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to identify emerging data sources, technologies, and use cases that improve analytics capabilities. Clinical Program Design Analytics Partner with internal experts and cross-functional teams to integrate insights from standardized reporting and platform-driven analytics into trial develop strategies. Apply outputs from ad-hoc analyses (e.g., enrollment performance, prevalence and demographics) to advise patient pathways, site selection, and schedule of activities . Ensure that standardization efforts and automation translate into consistent, scalable approaches for clinical program design, reducing cycle time and resource intensity. Promote innovation by leveraging platform capabilities and advanced analytics tools to optimize trial develop and execution. Patient Engagement Tech Agenda Reporting and Program Management: Support the delivery of innovative, patient-centric solutions across Patient Engagement that enhance recruitment, retention, and engagement in clinical trials and improve the way we work Track and report on execution of cross-functional Patient Engagement tech agenda initiatives Ensure tech agenda project alignment with the strategic data and technology vision set by the Senior Director, Patient Engagement – Data Strategy (P5) and PE leadership Personnel Management and Development Supervise direct reports and facilitate performance management, personnel and career development through frequent interactions, coaching, clear feedback, and escalation of issues to Patient Engagement Data Capabilities leadership as appropriate Create and maintain an inclusive environment where differing experiences and perspectives are accepted Ensure key analytics expertise is available and actively participating with therapeutic area and clinical development activities (e.g., trial design, schedule of activities, patient, and investigator identification, etc.) Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific, analytics, or health-related field Minimum 5 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, drug development, and/or related fields Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, or TN status) for this employment position Additional Skills and Preferences: Post-graduate degree(s), e.g., Pharm D, Ph.D. or Master’s in Data Science, Biostatistics, Epidemiology Experience with MS Fabric, Power BI, or similar enterprise analytics platforms. Proven track record to implement data quality frameworks and governance processes. Familiarity with SQL, Python, or R for data manipulation and automation of reporting workflows. Understanding of cloud-based data ecosystems and scalable analytics solutions. Prior experience in managing sophisticated/cross-functional projects and teams is preferred Demonstrated experience in navigating ambiguity Critical thinking, learning agility, strategic reasoning, and innovation mindset 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 is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $123,000 - $180,400 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. WeAreLilly

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