Associate Director - PV Project Management (PV PM) Global Patient Safety

Eli Lilly and Company • Us, IN

10h

About The Position

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. Organization Overview At Lilly, we are driven by an extraordinary purpose. We work to make a meaningful difference for people around the world by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines that help individuals live longer, healthier, and more active lives. In addition to providing breakthrough medicines, we are committed to supporting communities through philanthropy and volunteer efforts. Purpose The Associate Director, PV Project Management (PV PM) is a key leader within the GPS Capabilities Portfolio Management Office (PMO), guiding the strategic execution of GPS initiatives across cross‑functional teams. This role ensures alignment with organizational goals, regulatory expectations, and operational excellence by applying strong project and program management principles. Responsibilities include project and program leadership, collaboration with partners, and data‑informed decision‑making. The role is responsible for a diverse project portfolio across Global Patient Safety and works closely with other functions. The Associate Director, PV PM, ensures that project strategies and execution support organizational priorities and portfolio goals. Key responsibilities include applying standard project management tools and processes—such as defining, monitoring, and managing project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and communication plans. Success in this role comes from expertise, influence, and vital communication rather than direct authority, and the role is considered a subject matter expert for other project managers. Responsibilities This job description provides a general overview of responsibilities at the time it was created. Actual responsibilities may change over time and may include additional tasks not listed here. Please review your specific responsibilities with your supervisor. Enable Strategy Lead and coordinate the work of team members and external partners to deliver projects according to plan, including developing and implementing organizational change strategies. Develop and carry out a team communication plan aligned with overall strategy. PV Project Management is a diverse and collaborative group of experts who guide and manage projects across the portfolio to help deliver crucial medicines to patients. Associates, Senior Associates, and Managers (P1–3) in PV Project Management provide strategic and operational leadership across the Research and Development portfolio. They help integrate drug development activities across functions and turn strategy into action to deliver medicines to patients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, in a health‑related, scientific, or engineering field, with minimum of 5 years expedience in pharmaceuticals, drug development, or project management.
• Experience leading in a cross‑functional-settings.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in project management within pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare sectors.
• Experience in leadership in cross-functional and matrixed environments.
• Experience working with project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Smartsheet)

Nice To Haves

• PMP certification preferred.
• Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., MS, MBA, Master’s in Project Management, PMP).
• Previous experience with or understanding of drug development processes.
• MS., MBA, Master's in project management or PMP).
• Previous experience with or knowledge of drug development processes in specific therapeutic area(s).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills; able to anticipate and recognize problems, diagnose root causes and take corrective action to prevent recurrence within the team.
• Excellent self-management and organizational skills; able to manage workload, set personal and team priorities and adjust as needed.
• Strong emotional intelligence and teambuilding skills; able to develop effective relationships between team members with diverse interpersonal styles; able to deliver effective coaching and feedback.
• Flexibility to adjust quickly and effectively to frequent changes and altered priorities.
• Applied knowledge of project management tools and processes (e.g. management of integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, procurement, and partners as defined by Project Management Body of Knowledge).
• PMP Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and Support Global Patient Safety Through Project Management Tools and Processes
• Use project management skills, tools, and processes to support effective decision‑making and lead cross‑functional teams in delivering safety‑related projects and results.
• Adapt easily across different document types, therapeutic areas, and product teams as assigned throughout development and post‑marketing activities.
• Identify and communicate critical paths, progress indicators, and major achievements across multiple products.
• Coordinate and manage kickoff meetings, strategy meetings, safety team meetings, and comment‑resolution discussions.
• Prepare and share timely meeting materials (agendas, pre‑reads, data summaries, and minutes).
• Build strong partnerships with cross‑functional team members to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Support organizational and cross‑functional projects as needed.
• Timeline Management: Support project plans for PV and safety activities, ensuring key milestones are met in alignment with quality standards.
• Cost Management: Contribute to the development and maintenance of global integrated project budgets, working closely with functional partners and leadership.
• Communication Management: Create and maintain a team communication plan to ensure timely and accurate updates to the right stakeholders.
• Information and Access Management: Provide high‑quality content and ensure team members have appropriate access to key information.
• Risk Management: Identify and prioritize project risks, communicate them to leadership, and help develop risk‑reduction plans.
• Metrics and Monitoring: Track performance metrics, ensure compliance with standards, and use data to improve outcomes.
• Leadership Model Team Lilly behaviors—Include, Innovate, Accelerate, and Deliver—to influence others and support effective team decision‑making.
• Provide coaching and feedback to support the growth of others.
• Application/Improvement of Processes (Shared Learning)
• See opportunities to capture and share teachings across functions.
• Engage in after‑action reviews to highlight strengths and opportunities for improvement.
• Recommend improvements for future processes, tools, training, or guidance.
• Follow relevant quality system requirements, laws, and regulations.
• Maintain compliance with all training and standard operating procedures.
• Support preparation for regulatory inspections and internal audits.
• Support for QPPV
• Understand the responsibilities of the EU Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance (QPPV) and ensure appropriate support is provided to meet legal obligations.
• Deliver Results
• Ensure project landmarks are delivered on time, within scope, and with high quality.
• Document ongoing performance using appropriate metrics and tools to ensure expected benefits are achieved.
• Analyze project performance data to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Apply data‑based insights to enhance project and organizational performance.
• Handle project budgets, including vendor selection processes as assigned.
• Monitor project risks, communicate concerns to leadership, and implement action plans as needed.
• Hold teams accountable for key results.
• Demonstrate strong independent problem‑solving skills.
• Leadership Model Team Lilly behaviors to support team effectiveness through strong decision‑making and inclusive leadership.
• Coach and mentor PV PMO project managers.
• Lead or coordinate work across diverse teams and functional areas in a matrixed environment.
• Application/Improvement of Processes (Shared Learning)
• Serve as a resource for shared learning, process improvement, and support for intricate organizational needs.
• Lead after‑action reviews to capture learning and identify areas for improvement.
• Recommend ongoing process improvements.
• Follow all quality, regulatory, and training requirements.
• Assist with preparation for regulatory inspections and internal audits.

Benefits

• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level