Head of AI-Driven Drug Discovery Partnerships

Eli Lilly and Company; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 194,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly is seeking a senior strategist to help transform drug discovery by building the partnerships that power TuneLab's AI/ML platform. You will identify, structure, and advance collaboration opportunities with technology, biotech, pharma, and AI/ML startups, aligning with platform goals and patient impact.

In this role you’ll own end‑to‑end deal ideation, development, and execution, coordinating with R&D, engineering, product, legal, and finance to move transactions from initial discussions to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, CS, Engineering, Biology or Chemistry or related fields.
• 5+ years of strategic partnership experience in AI/ML, technology, biotech, life sciences, pharma, or adjacent sectors.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead partnership strategy across AI/ML and drug discovery to expand TuneLab ecosystem.
• Manage deal execution and cross‑functional collaboration to drive progress from discussion to close.
• Provide market intelligence on AI/ML trends and potential applications in drug development.
• Develop financial analyses and deal structures to justify opportunities and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with R&D, engineering, product, legal, and finance to ensure successful partnerships.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry or related fields.

Job description

Lilly is seeking a senior strategist to help transform drug discovery by building the partnerships that power TuneLab's AI/ML platform. You will identify, structure, and advance collaboration opportunities with technology, biotech, pharma, and AI/ML startups, aligning with platform goals and patient impact.

In this role you’ll own end‑to‑end deal ideation, development, and execution, coordinating with R&D, engineering, product, legal, and finance to move transactions from initial discussions to