Lilly

healthcare

DirectorSoftwareProductManagement

$177–293k San Francisco, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Director - Software Product Management at Lilly. Skills: Software Product Management, AI Products, Clinical Space, Regulated Environments, Product Strategy, Roadmap Development, Leadership. Lead the strategy, development, and execution of AI products and capabilities in the clinical space.. Define and own the strategies and roadmaps for a complex ecosystem supporting our clinical and regulatory space.”

Industry & Context.

healthcare
Problems you'll solve

navigating ambiguity; overcoming obstacles; driving progress

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's in Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, Proven track record of delivering transformational AI products in a start-up and/or enterprise environment, 8+ years of product management experience, 5+ years in senior leadership roles, 3+ years in Pharma, Biotech, Med-tech, Life Science industries, Deep understanding of complex ecosystem products, with a proven ability to partner and guide teams to deliver reliable, consistent and compliant systems, Deep technical expertise with ability to evaluate complex architectures and guide decision-making

Nice to Have

Resilience and persistence in navigating ambiguity, overcoming obstacles, and driving progress in complex, fast-paced environments, Exceptional leadership and strategic thinking skills with business acumen, Excellent communication and influence skills, including engagement with C-level executives, Demonstrated experience building or managing Agentic AI platforms, Industry recognition as a thought leader in product management, Experience with modular platform design and shared component libraries, Advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent), A focus on experience in regulated industries such as healthcare or pharmaceuticals

What You'll Do.

and execution of AI products and capabilities in the clinical space.

Define and own the strategies and roadmaps for a complex ecosystem supporting our clinical and regulatory space.

Define and lead the execution of a large‑scale

interconnected product ecosystem that supports mission‑critical workflows in regulated contexts.

Define a future‑state ecosystem aligned to enterprise strategy

prioritizing investments that balance business impact

technical feasibility

Act as a strategic product partner to senior business and functional leaders—translating complex goals

and requirements into a clear product vision.

Ensure solutions are grounded in user needs while meeting expectations for quality

Partner with engineering leadership to assess architectural trade‑offs and establish technical standards for AI‑enabled systems operating under strict quality and compliance expectations.

Ensure solutions are scalable

and aligned with enterprise technology strategy.

Build and maintain relationships across the organization and with external partners.

Represent the product organization with credibility and integrity

contributing to broader conversations around digital innovation

responsible technology adoption

and industry best practices.

Lead portfolio‑level prioritization and resource planning across interconnected products

accounting for technical complexity

and organizational constraints.

Drive continuous improvement to enhance reliability

and user experience at scale.

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Embody a no-ego, team-first mindset in all interactions.; Foster a collaborative culture that prioritizes shared success over individual recognition.; Represent the product team with humility and integrity when engaging with stakeholders and partners.; Act as a strategic product partner to senior business and functional leaders.; Partner with engineering leadership to assess architectural trade‑offs and establish technical standards.; Build and maintain relationships across the organization and with external partners.; Represent the product organization with credibility and integrity.

Communication Scope

Excellent communication and influence skills, including engagement with C-level executives

Process & Methodology

portfolio‑level prioritization, resource planning

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