Lilly
healthcare
Director-SoftwareProductManagement
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“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.
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
Full Job Description
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. We are seeking a visionary **Director, Software Product Management** to lead the strategy, development, and execution AI products and capabilities in the clinical space. AI‑enabled software products in highly regulated environments. This role is pivotal in shaping how advanced digital capabilities are responsibly designed, scaled, and adopted to support critical business outcomes—balancing innovation with quality, compliance, and trust. As a senior product leader, you will define and own the strategies and roadmaps for a complex ecosystem supporting our clinical and regulatory space, designed to meet business needs while delivering innovative technology solutions that advance Lilly’s mission to create medicines that make life better. **What You Will Do:** **Product Strategy and Roadmap** 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, and risk. **Team First Mentality** 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. **Business Partnership Champion** Act as a strategic product partner to senior
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