Senior Consultant - Data Spine

Eli Lilly and Company; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company seeks a hands-on functional–technical Data Spine specialist to ensure accurate implementation, stability, and performance of analytics and AI-enabled workflows. This role bridges business logic and technical execution across global teams, strengthening Data Spine operations and AI governance.

You will lead end-to-end data operations, monitor pipelines, validate data, and collaborate with US–India stakeholders to deliver reliable insights for commercial analytics.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in data/analytics or related field.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and Python for data validation, debugging, and analysis.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Databricks, ETL pipelines, Delta Lake, and Lakehouse architectures.
• Demonstrated experience in AI/ML development and operations—including model input validation, data drift monitoring, and data readiness for AI systems.
• Experience in data testing, scenario validation, anomaly detection, and complex logic implementation.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical commercial data (HCP/HCO, sales, targeting).
• Ability to translate functional business logic into scalable technical build requirements.

Responsibilities

• Act as the functional–technical translator for IC, SFO, DT, IBU, and Medical teams, ensuring business logic is implemented in GOSO Data Ecosystem and downstream analytics.
• Design and review scalable AWS/Databricks pipelines, metadata flows, and integration logic for high-quality data for AI enablement and analytics.
• Lead end-to-end AI/Data Operations, including pipeline monitoring, anomaly detection, data drift checks, validation cycles, and production execution.
• Conduct detailed testing and QA across Data Spine layers for accuracy, stability, and alignment with business rules.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues across upstream and downstream systems with stakeholders to accelerate defect resolution.
• Strengthen data governance and monitoring by enhancing lineage, metadata, DQ rules, and SOPs.
• Apply pharma commercial data knowledge to ensure outputs meet business expectations and drive adoption.
• Coordinate across US–India teams for aligned delivery and milestone execution.
• Communicate effectively with partners, managing expectations on issues and timelines.

Skills

SQL

Python

AWS

Databricks

ETL

Delta Lake

Data governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Data/Analytics

Tools

AWS

Databricks

ETL pipelines

Delta Lake

Lakehouse architectures

Job description

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

Position Summary

As GOSO scales its AI and data operations, this role serves as the hands-on functional–technical specialist responsible for ensuring accurate implementation, operational stability, and ongoing performance of all Data Spine–driven analytics, automations, and AI-enabled workflows.

The role bridges business logic and technical execution across global and local teams, strengthening Data Spine operations, AI Ops rigor, and cross-functional delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the functional–technical translator for IC, SFO, DT, IBU, and Medical teams, ensuring business logic is accurately implemented in GOSO Data Ecosystem and downstream analytical systems
• Design and review scalable AWS/Databricks pipelines, metadata flows, and integration logic, enabling high-quality data for AI enablement and commercial analytics
• Lead end-to-end AI/Data Operations, including pipeline monitoring, anomaly detection, data drift checks, validation cycles, and production execution to ensure reliable delivery of AI-enabled insights.
• Conduct detailed testing and quality assurance across Data Spine layers to ensure accuracy, stability, and alignment with commercial business rules.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues across upstream and downstream systems, partnering with T@L & GOSO Stakeholders to accelerate defect resolution and improve run stability
• Strengthen data governance and operational excellence by enhancing lineage, metadata, DQ rules, monitoring frameworks, and standardized operating processes.
• Apply deep knowledge of pharma commercial data (HCP/HCO, sales, targeting, incentives, SFO processes) to ensure technical outputs meet business expectations and drive adoption
• Coordinate across US–India teams for aligned delivery, SLA adherence, and milestone execution.
• Manage communication and expectations with functional partners, ensuring transparency on issues, timelines, and solution outcomes

Expected Business Outcomes

• Higher trust and accuracy in GOSO insights through precise implementation of business logic across GOSO AI Programs and other data engineering related work
• Accelerated delivery cycles driven by reduced business–tech handoff gaps and better-quality upstream requirements.
• Improved stability of Data Spine and AI-driven analytics due to strengthened validation, monitoring, and operational support.
• Reduced operational disruption and faster delivery of insights across markets, improving adoption of GOSO’s data and analytics solutions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across teams and manage stakeholders effectively

Basic Qualifications / Technical Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Data/Analytics, or related field with 6+ years of experience
• Strong proficiency in SQL and Python for data validation, debugging, and analysis.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, Databricks, ETL pipelines, Delta Lake, and Lakehouse architectures
• Demonstrated experience in AI/ML development & operations—including model input validation, data drift monitoring, and ensuring data readiness for AI systems
• Experience in data testing, scenario validation, anomaly detection, and complex logic implementation.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical commercial data (HCP/HCO, sales, targeting, IC datasets, call/activity data preferred).
• Ability to translate functional business logic into scalable technical build requirements

Additional Skills / Preferences

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience supporting production systems or operational data processes.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
• High learning agility and ability to handle multiple priorities

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status

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