Associate Director – R&D Finance, Data Analytics and Automation

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 123,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company in Indianapolis seeks an Associate Director for R&D Consolidations, Data Analytics, and Automation. This role focuses on enhancing financial processes, driving innovation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve R&D goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, data strategy, and project management, with proficiency in data analysis tools. Join us to make a difference in healthcare.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit program

401(k) participation

Pension

Vacation benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of finance or related work experience.
• Demonstrated high learning agility with excellent analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of automation solutions.
• Collaborate with partners to solve resourcing and financial issues.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Analytics, Finance, Data Strategy

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

SQL

Python

SAP

PowerBI

Power Automate

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 Associate Director for R&D Consolidations, Data Analytics and Automation will help oversee R&D Finance business processes and systems, including stewardship for Strategic Plan and Business Plan. The role will work closely with R&D partners to enhance and simplify its processes and to help integrate newly acquired businesses. The position is critical in driving innovation and efficiency across financial operations in alignment with our R&D goals.

Key Objectives/ Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of automation solutions to streamline financial processes, reduce manual efforts and drive system innovation across R&D Finance.

• Assist with strategic planning and business planning within R&D finance.

• Ensure alignment with global innovation roadmaps and cross-functional teams (e.g., Tech at Lilly, Corporate Finance, LRL), including representation on the Innovation Functional Champions Network.

• Develop and provide expertise in R&D data domains: data relationships, data quality, understanding of data needs and the associated technology toolsets and methodologies.

• Foster an innovation culture and build capabilities across global R&D finance teams.

• Collaborate with partners to understand their respective business and solve resourcing and financial issues.

• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously drive innovation.

• Coordinate integration of newly acquired businesses into existing financial systems and processes.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytics, Finance, Data Strategy or related fields.

• Minimum of 5 years of finance or related work experience.

• Demonstrated high learning agility with excellent analytical skills.

• Strong project management skills with a proven history of leading cross-functional initiatives.

• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Python), SAP, and digital capabilities (PowerBI, Power Automate).

• 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 now or in the future)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.

• Understanding of the pharmaceutical industry.

• Strategic thinking with the ability to identify viable alternatives and recommend clear courses of action.

• Comfort with ambiguity and working across cross-functional teams.

• Ability to translate abstract problems into clear and actionable project plans.

• Demonstrated communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.

• Excellent prioritization skills with attention to detail.

Additional Information

• Position located in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

• Limited travel, up to 5%.

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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.

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