Associate Director - Statistical Programming

By Admin · Biostatistics & Statistical Programming

BANGALORE (IN)ONSITEPOSTED: 9/15/2026
HEALTHCAREFull-time
HIRING ORGANIZATIONELI LILLY AND COMPANYPharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
Eli Lilly and Company

ROLE OVERVIEW

Lead statistical programming delivery and strategic capability development at Lilly Research Labs in Bengaluru.

ROLE DEFINITION & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • •Establish and lead a therapy team/Cross-therapy team as a scientific thought leader for effective clinical study delivery.
  • •Assess demand for resources, prioritize work, and resolve scope issues across internal and outsourced projects.
  • •Partner with global leaders to drive project decisions related to clinical data execution options.
  • •Establish deep technical capabilities at LCCI with supervision of direct reports and diverse skill sets.
  • •Ensure all direct reports have a Performance Management and Development plan in place and drive talent retention.
  • •Maintain awareness of regulatory requirements (US, EU, Japan, China) and drive continuous improvement of key metrics.
Reporting Hierarchy: Reports to Head of Statistics, Data & Analytics • Team size: Large multi-tiered technical organization

* Role responsibilities and qualifications synthesized based on industry benchmark standards.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Extensive experience in statistical programming and clinical data analytics within the pharmaceutical industry
  • Proven leadership experience managing high-performing technical teams and complex portfolios
  • Strong expertise in regulatory requirements (US, EU, Japan, China)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • •Advanced degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, or related scientific field
  • •Demonstrated industry thought leadership
  • •Strong cross-functional collaboration and strategic planning skills

REQUIRED VERIFIED SKILLS

Statistical Programming
Biostatistics
Portfolio Management
People Leadership
Regulatory Compliance
Clinical Data Analytics

COMPENSATION & REWARDS

Salary: Competitive / Disclosed upon candidate shortlisting
Bonus & Equity: INR
Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, global wellness benefits
Competitive executive compensation package aligned with multinational pharmaceutical benchmarks.

ORGANIZATION CONTEXT & CULTURE

Eli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader uniting caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world.

TEAM SIZE: 50000+
INDUSTRY: Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology
Culture: Purpose-driven, patient-centric culture focused on innovation, inclusion, and scientific excellence.

EXPECTED CAREER ROADMAP

Executive leadership tracks within global biostatistics and clinical data science organizations.

APPLICATION ADVISORY

Highlight your strategic portfolio delivery experience, regulatory knowledge across major markets, and leadership in statistical programming.

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