Director, Software Product Management – Discovery Research Platforms

Eli Lilly

Indianapolis, Indiana, US
Base: $162,000 - $268,400; bonus/equity: compyny b...
10 years software product management experience
5+ years life sciences or drug discovery experience
Computational drug design and optimization expertise
This role involves shaping the strategy for custom software platforms that support discovery research and computational drug design at a global healthcare leader

Job Summary

  • This role involves shaping the strategy for custom software platforms that support discovery research and computational drug design at a global healthcare leader.
  • The successful candidate will translate complex scientific needs into scalable software capabilities, focusing on agentic AI and multi-objective optimization for biologics.
  • Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), pension, and well-being benefits alongside a competitive salary range.

Matching Summary

This role involves shaping the strategy for custom software platforms that support discovery research and computational drug design at a global healthcare leader.

Salary

Base: $162,000 - $268,400; Bonus/Equity: Company bonus depending on performance; Benefits: Comprehensive program including 401(k), pension, medical, dental, vision, and wellness perks

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10 years software product management experience
  • 5+ years life sciences or drug discovery experience
  • Computational drug design and optimization expertise
  • Agentic AI and generative AI integration knowledge
  • Cross-functional collaboration with engineering teams

Nice-to-have

  • Masters or Ph.D. in computational biology
  • Experience with FDA and GxP regulated environments
  • Familiarity with AlphaFold and molecular dynamics
  • Strong background in cloud architectures and APIs
  • Track record of mentoring product management teams

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in bioinformatics, CS, or related field
  • 10 years progressive software product management experience
  • 5+ years experience in life sciences or biopharmaceutical research
  • Willingness to travel 30-40% between Indianapolis and San Diego

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