Sr. Director - PV Project Management (PV PM) Global Patient Safety

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: February 7, 2026

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. The Senior Director, Pharmacovigilance Project Management (PV PM) is a strategic leader within the GPS Capabilities Portfolio Management Office (PMO), responsible for driving organizational strategy, portfolio delivery excellence, and ground-breaking change across Global Patient Safety. This executive role combines strategic portfolio oversight with operational excellence, leading cross-functional teams in support of critical GPS initiatives while developing and mentoring high-performing project management teams. This position serves as a key strategic partner to GPS leadership, translating organizational vision into executable portfolio strategies while ensuring alignment with regulatory standards, operational excellence, and enterprise risk management frameworks. The Senior Director leads strategic planning, portfolio prioritization, resource optimization, change management initiatives, and organizational capability development while fostering a culture of growth and innovation. Primary Responsibilities: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared. The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job description. Collaborate with your supervisor regarding your actual job responsibilities and any related duties that may be required for the position. Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Management Drive development and execution of GPS PMO strategic roadmap, aligning portfolio initiatives with enterprise objectives, regulatory requirements, and organizational priorities Lead enterprise-level portfolio management including investment planning, prioritization frameworks, capacity planning, and performance analytics to optimize resource allocation and enhance strategic value Support the drug portfolio review process, ensuring alignment with global development priorities, risk management strategies, and patient safety objectives Establish and maintain portfolio governance frameworks, decision-making processes, and performance metrics ensuring transparency, accountability, and data-driven decision making Partner with GPS senior leadership to identify strategic opportunities, assess organizational capability gaps, and devel-op cases for ground-breaking initiatives Lead IDEA intake assessment and decision processes, managing resource allocation, portfolio balancing, and PMO book of work to ensure strategic alignment and operational feasibility Risk Management & Compliance Develop and implement comprehensive enterprise risk management frameworks for GPS portfolio, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring processes Support third-party organization strategy including vendor selection, risk-based qualification, performance monitoring, and compliance assurance aligned with GPS standards Implement risk-based oversight models for external partnerships, ensuring contractual alignment, quality standards, and regulatory compliance Lead cross-functional risk assessment reviews, advancing critical issues to governance bodies with data-driven recommendations and mitigation strategies Ensure audit and inspection readiness across portfolio, maintaining comprehensive documentation, quality standards, and regulatory compliance Portfolio Delivery & Operational Excellence Handle portfolio execution ensuring adherence to scope, timeline, budget, and quality standards while proactively managing dependencies and raising issues to governance Develop and implement innovative resource modeling and forecasting tools to optimize capacity planning, demand management, and utilization across global safety teams Monitor portfolio health metrics, performance indicators, and delivery landmarks, providing executive reporting and data driven insights to leadership Drive process standardization and optimization across PMO, implementing project management standard processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance delivery excellence Lead development of PMO capabilities including tools, templates, training programs, and knowledge management sys-tems to support organizational scalability Support portfolio governance cadence including steering committees, leadership reviews, and collaborator communications ensuring transparency and alignment Change Management & Organizational Transformation Lead GPS ground-breaking change initiatives including process redesign, technology adoption, organizational restructuring, and cultural transformation programs Design and implement comprehensive organisational change (OCM) strategies incorporating partner analysis, communication planning, training programs, and adoption metrics Serve as change champion and executive sponsor for major initiatives, coaching leaders and teams through transitions while building organizational change capability Develop change readiness assessments, resistance management strategies, and sustainability plans ensuring successful adoption and long-term value realization Partner with Learning & Development, and Quality Assurance to align change initiatives with capability development, and quality systems Establish structural transformation frameworks, toolkits, and metrics to standardize organizational approach and measure transformation effectiveness People Management & Leadership Development Build, develop, and lead high-performing PMO team, establishing clear roles, responsibilities, career paths, and performance expectations Serve as mentor and coach to project managers and PMO team members, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development opportunities Develop talent pipeline through recruitment, onboarding, capability assessments, and succession planning ensuring organizational sustainability Foster culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration through knowledge sharing, communities of practice, and recognition programs Demonstrate Team Lilly behaviors (Include, Innovate, Accelerate, Deliver) while pioneering and developing these capabilities across the organization Conduct performance management including goal setting, feedback, development planning, and recognition aligned with organizational values and objectives Lead cross-functional and matrixed teams through influence, stakeholder engagement, and judgment-based decision making without direct authority Process Improvement & Continuous Learning Design and implement process?improvement frameworks, including process mapping, value?stream analysis, lean methods, and opportunities for automation Lead efforts to simplify processes by identifying inefficiencies, reducing duplication, and promoting standard practices across GPS functions. Facilitate retrospective reviews and after-action analyses to capture lessons learned, identify improvement opportunities, and drive organizational learning Establish global training compliance frameworks meeting regulatory and internal standards, training governance, audit readiness, and metrics reporting Collaborate with Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs to ensure continuous improvement, inspection readiness, and adherence to quality system requirements Champion knowledge management and shared learning initiatives, establishing repositories, guideline forums, and cross-functional collaboration platforms Leadership Competencies Strategic Vision: Develops and articulates compelling vision, translating organizational strategy into executable plans with clear linkage to business outcomes Executive Presence: Demonstrates confidence, credibility, and composure when engaging with senior leadership and external interested parties. Change Leadership: Drives organizational transformation through effective organisational change, collaborator engagement, and sustainable adoption strategies Talent Development: Builds organizational capability through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and creating development opportunities Results Orientation: Drives accountability, maintains focus on results, and ensures follow-through while navigating complexity and ambiguity Stakeholder Management: Builds and maintains relationships across diverse collaborator groups, managing expectations and facilitating collaboration Innovation & Incremental Innovation: Champions innovation, challenges status quo, and drives innovation across the organization Minimum Qualification Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, business, project management, or related field 6 years experience in project/program management within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or healthcare sectors 5 years in senior leadership roles with direct people management responsibility, including team development, performance management, and organizational design Experience leading enterprise-level portfolio management, program, and organizational transformation initiatives Other Information/Additional Preferences: Advanced degree (MBA, MS, Masters in Project Management) strongly preferred Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred, ProSci Certification Preferred; additional certifications (Portfolio Management, Agile) highly valued Demonstrated success in cross-functional leadership, matrixed environments, and influencing senior executives without direct authority Excellent self-management and organizational skills with ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing business needs Proficiency with project management tools and platforms (MS Project, Smartsheet, JIRA, portfolio management software) Experience in pharmacovigilance, drug safety, or regulatory affairs with understanding of global safety requirements and ICH guidelines Track record implementing organisational change methodologies (Prosci, ADKAR, Kotter) with measurable adoption and sustainment outcomes Expertise in risk management frameworks, vendor management, and third-party oversight in regulated environments Experience with process mapping, process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma), and business process management tools Demonstrated capability building resource models, capacity planning tools, and predictive analytics for workforce optimization Exceptional executive communication skills including presentation, facilitation, negotiation, and executive reporting Critical thinking with ability to translate vision into actionable strategies while maintaining focus on execution and results Strong business insight including financial management, budget oversight, ROI analysis, and value realization Superior problem-solving and critical thinking abilities with demonstrated judgment in sophisticated, ambiguous situations Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with ability to develop trust, credibility, and influence across organizational levels Proven coaching and mentoring capabilities with track record developing high-performing teams and future leaders Experience implementing PMO frameworks, governance models, and project management maturity models Knowledge of quality system requirements, regulatory compliance, and audit/inspection preparation in pharmaceutical industry Excellent self-management and organizational skills; able to manage workload, set personal and team priorities and adjust as needed. Strong interpersonal and teambuilding skills; able to develop effective teamwork between team members with diverse interpersonal styles; able to deliver effective coaching and feedback. Flexibility to adjust quickly and effectively to frequent change and altered priorities. Applied knowledge of project management tools and processes (e.g. management of integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, procurement, and partners as defined by Project Management Body of Knowledge). Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response. Lilly is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $156,000 - $253,000 Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees. WeAreLilly

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