Associate Vice President, Agentic AI & Autonomous CMC Development Greater Indianapolis, IN Area

The Company is seeking an Associate Vice President for Agentic AI and Autonomous CMC Development. This visionary executive will lead the transformation of pharmaceutical development by defining and executing a strategy for agentic AI, which represents a shift to autonomous, AI-enabled development ecosystems. The role involves building and leading a dedicated agentic AI team, establishing a wide capability platform, and integrating it into all processes of CMC development. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting the agentic AI strategy and roadmap, owning the platform architecture, and leading end-to-end solution development. They must have a PhD in a relevant field, at least 15 years' experience in technology, digital transformation, AI, or scientific organizations, and a proven track record of leading enterprise-wide transformational initiatives. Key responsibilities for this role include orchestrating cross-functional delivery, owning the business case and success metrics, and driving adoption and change management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in full-stack AI application design, experience with agentic AI architectures, and a deep understanding of autonomous systems and LLM platforms. They should also have a background in CMC development, pharmaceutical development, or related fields, and a strong reputation in AI, digital transformation, or pharmaceutical innovation. The role requires expertise in influencing senior stakeholders, building and leading high-performing technical teams, and a commitment to responsible AI practices. The candidate should be adept at leading organizational transformation and have a clear, confident communication style to articulate AI capabilities and business value to diverse audiences.

Hiring Company

Eli Lilly and Company