Service Delivery Lead - Vault Quality (QMS/Qdocs) & Integrations

Eli Lilly and Company • Us, IN

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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. Lilly’s Purpose: At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. As a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, we are committed to discovering and delivering life-changing medicines, improving disease management, and giving back to our communities. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. About the Role: Lilly is advancing a digital strategy that modernizes Quality through innovative digital solutions. Key priorities include: 1. Established and standardized quality processes for the MQ Tech at Lilly Quality organization 2. Innovation and agility to support growth across new sites, modalities, and partnerships 3. Modernization of solution infrastructure through cloud-based platforms and advanced technologies As a Service Delivery Lead for the MQ Tech at Lilly Quality organization you are the liaison between business outcomes and dependable technology services—designing, implementing, and managing the service level management process that ensures end-to-end Tech at Lilly service performance aligned to evolving business needs. You apply an Agile mindset to adapt quickly, prioritize incremental improvements, and foster collaboration across product teams. You drive operational excellence across incident, problem, change, release, and retirement, verify supplier metrics, lead ITIL-based service improvements, and serve as the primary liaison for day-to-day service changes, incidents, and problems.

Requirements

• Service Management Expertise: Strong understanding of ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change, Release) and service governance frameworks.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as ServiceNow Knowledge of Veeva Vault, QualityDocs, and QMS, as well as modern integration solutions to ensure compliance and support validated environments Understanding of cloud technologies (e.g., AWS), APIs, and modern integration platforms to diagnose issues and guide improvements with technical teams Ability to interpret technical documentation and translate it into actionable service improvements
• Agile Mindset & Practices: Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban) and collaborating with product teams. Ability to apply Agile principles to service delivery—prioritizing incremental improvements, fostering transparency, and adapting to changing business needs.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze service performance data, identify trends, and apply structured problem-solving techniques to resolve issues quickly and prevent recurrence. Drive data-driven decisions that improve service reliability and efficiency.
• Vendor Management Experience: Skilled in managing third-party providers, validating SLAs, and leading governance reviews.
• Compliance Awareness: Knowledge of regulatory and audit requirements in validated environments (e.g., GMP).
• Communication & Leadership: Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in service delivery lead roles.
• Experience working in regulated environments and with internal systems quality policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Veeva QMS
• Knowledge of MuleSoft
• ITIL® certification and practical application of service management principles
• Understanding of technical design best practices (Cybersecurity, Privacy, Legal, Quality, TCO, serviceability)
• Knowledge of GxP, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and automation systems

Responsibilities

• Service Ownership: Act as the primary owner for Central Quality Solutions, including Vault Quality services such as QDocs, QMS, and related integrations. Ensure service availability, performance, and compliance with Lilly’s quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Operational Excellence: Lead incident, problem, and change management processes for the MQ Tech at Lilly Quality Organization Monitor service health and proactively address risks and issues. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability and user experience.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with Product Managers, Quality business teams, and IT partners to align service delivery with business priorities. Communicate service performance metrics and improvement plans to stakeholders.
• Vendor and Partner Management: Manage relationships with support and technology vendors (e.g., HCL, TCS, Veeva) and integration partners. Ensure adherence to contractual SLAs and quality standards.
• Governance and Compliance: Maintain compliance with GxP and Lilly’s internal policies for system validation and documentation. Support audits and inspections related to Vault Quality systems.
• Agile and Product Pod Alignment: Work closely with Product Pods to ensure seamless integration of service delivery within the Agile operating model. Contribute to backlog prioritization and release planning for Vault Quality enhancements.

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