Global Enterprise Pandemic Readiness Director

BioSpace; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 161,000 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Comprehensive benefit program

Job summary

Lilly is seeking a Sr. Director, Pandemic Preparedness and Response to lead enterprise-wide readiness for infectious disease threats.

Based in Indianapolis, the role drives governance, partnerships, and strategic action across R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Corporate affairs to protect employees and sustain patient access. The position requires advanced medical/scientific credentials and 10+ years in public health preparedness or related fields, with a track record in crisis leadership

Qualifications

• PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent advanced scientific or medical degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Infectious Disease, Virology, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Medicine, Global Health Security, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in public health preparedness, infectious disease management, pharmaceutical operations, emergency management, business continuity, global health security, or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Own Lilly's enterprise pandemic preparedness and infectious disease response strategy, establishing policies, standards, governance processes, and readiness expectations across all major business functions.
• Advise the Executive Committee and senior leadership on emerging infectious disease threats, preparedness investments, and outbreak-related business risks.
• Lead enterprise assessments of pandemic-related vulnerabilities across manufacturing facilities, supplier networks, clinical trial operations, and critical business processes.
• Lead and coordinate enterprise response activities during significant infectious disease events and declared public health emergencies.
• Represent Lilly in industry coalitions, public-private partnerships, professional organizations, and pandemic preparedness initiatives.

Skills

Public health leadership

Crisis management

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent advanced degree

Job description

Lilly is seeking a Sr. Director, Pandemic Preparedness and Response to lead enterprise-wide readiness for infectious disease threats.

Based in Indianapolis, the role drives governance, partnerships, and strategic action across R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Corporate affairs to protect employees and sustain patient access. The position requires advanced medical/scientific credentials and 10+ years in public health preparedness or related fields, with a track record in crisis leadership