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Associate Director – IT Third Party Management Leader
BioSpace, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Overview
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 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 put people first and seek to hire those determined to make life better for people around the world. The IT Third-Party Management team defines strategy, standards, tools, and best practices for how Tech@Lilly (T@L) engages with, manages, and optimizes third-party relationships. Third parties are essential to achieving Lilly’s business objectives and must be governed with strategic alignment, performance oversight, and proactive risk management. What You’ll Be Doing
As the Third-Party Relationship Management Leader, you will lead a small team and drive the implementation of T@L’s reimagined third-party management strategy. You’ll serve as a strategic partner to internal leaders and external vendors—enabling effective relationship management, monitoring third-party performance, and ensuring third-party risk is appropriately managed. How You’ll Succeed
Strategic & Business Acumen Execute Tech@Lilly’s “re-imagined” third-party management strategy, including a centralized center of excellence, self-service support model, and AI-enabled data platform engine. Lead cost optimization, innovation, and value realization initiatives across Tech@Lilly third parties. Align supplier management strategy with business and IT objectives. Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics to inform strategy. Contract Expertise Ensure tools and processes support effective contract negotiation, SLA/KPI tracking, and vendor risk management. Partner with procurement teams to support RFP/RFI processes, vendor evaluation, and onboarding. IT Service & Technical Understanding Leverage ITSM frameworks (e.g., ITIL) to align supplier performance with service delivery. Coordinate supplier deliverables across IT domains including infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and cloud. Analyze performance metrics, dashboards, and incident trends to drive improvements. Risk, Compliance & Security Collaborate with corporate risk functions to ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2). Manage third-party risk across operational, financial, reputational, and cyber dimensions. Support contingency and exit planning to reduce dependency risks. Relationship & Stakeholder Management Build strategic partnerships with vendors, moving beyond transactional relationships. Provide guidance to Engagement Owners on managing third-party relationships. Resolve conflicts professionally and influence stakeholders across geographies and cultures. Tech Enablement and Data Analytics Use qualitative and quantitative data to assess vendor compliance, SLA achievement, and service quality. Develop and oversee digital agents that execute key processes. Apply cost-benefit analysis to supplier proposals and renewals. Leverage AI and automation to enhance team productivity and drive continuous improvement. Leadership & Team Development Communicate clear vision and direction to the team. Coach and mentor team members in negotiation, risk analysis, and relationship management. Foster cross-functional collaboration with procurement, legal, security, and Tech@Lilly. Lead organizational change through supplier transitions and technology shifts. What You Should Bring
Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver projects across the global enterprise. Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills, including ability to explain complex topics in business terms. Demonstrated ability to build rapport and influence others. Experience in translating complex, ambiguous concepts into actionable plans. Proven technical knowledge and proficiency in third-party management processes and tools. Basic Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related technical field. 12-15+ years of IT experience. 7-10+ years of supplier/vendor management. 5-8+ years of people leadership. 5-7+ years of IT Service Management. 3-5+ years of risk and compliance oversight. Organization Overview
Lilly IT builds and maintains capabilities using cutting-edge technologies. We redefine what’s possible through tech to advance our purpose—creating medicines that make life better for people around the world, including data-driven drug discovery and connected clinical trials. We hire technology professionals from diverse backgrounds to deliver innovative solutions across our business. The Global Information and Services Tech team leads digitalization to enable the entire company, providing robust infrastructure of hardware, software and services critical to our global workforce. We define and lead the company technology strategy. Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce. If you require accommodation to submit a resume, please complete the accommodation request form at the Lilly careers site. 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 open to all employees. Our groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network, Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly, PRIDE, Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly, enAble. Learn more about all of our groups. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and location. The anticipated wage for this position is $123,000 - $180,400. Full-time employees are eligible for a company bonus and a comprehensive benefits program including 401(k), pension, health benefits, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, leave benefits, and well-being programs. Lilly reserves the right to amend compensation programs at its discretion. #WeAreLilly Note: This posting may include other related roles in the Indianapolis area for awareness and comparison purposes.
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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 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 put people first and seek to hire those determined to make life better for people around the world. The IT Third-Party Management team defines strategy, standards, tools, and best practices for how Tech@Lilly (T@L) engages with, manages, and optimizes third-party relationships. Third parties are essential to achieving Lilly’s business objectives and must be governed with strategic alignment, performance oversight, and proactive risk management. What You’ll Be Doing
As the Third-Party Relationship Management Leader, you will lead a small team and drive the implementation of T@L’s reimagined third-party management strategy. You’ll serve as a strategic partner to internal leaders and external vendors—enabling effective relationship management, monitoring third-party performance, and ensuring third-party risk is appropriately managed. How You’ll Succeed
Strategic & Business Acumen Execute Tech@Lilly’s “re-imagined” third-party management strategy, including a centralized center of excellence, self-service support model, and AI-enabled data platform engine. Lead cost optimization, innovation, and value realization initiatives across Tech@Lilly third parties. Align supplier management strategy with business and IT objectives. Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics to inform strategy. Contract Expertise Ensure tools and processes support effective contract negotiation, SLA/KPI tracking, and vendor risk management. Partner with procurement teams to support RFP/RFI processes, vendor evaluation, and onboarding. IT Service & Technical Understanding Leverage ITSM frameworks (e.g., ITIL) to align supplier performance with service delivery. Coordinate supplier deliverables across IT domains including infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and cloud. Analyze performance metrics, dashboards, and incident trends to drive improvements. Risk, Compliance & Security Collaborate with corporate risk functions to ensure regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2). Manage third-party risk across operational, financial, reputational, and cyber dimensions. Support contingency and exit planning to reduce dependency risks. Relationship & Stakeholder Management Build strategic partnerships with vendors, moving beyond transactional relationships. Provide guidance to Engagement Owners on managing third-party relationships. Resolve conflicts professionally and influence stakeholders across geographies and cultures. Tech Enablement and Data Analytics Use qualitative and quantitative data to assess vendor compliance, SLA achievement, and service quality. Develop and oversee digital agents that execute key processes. Apply cost-benefit analysis to supplier proposals and renewals. Leverage AI and automation to enhance team productivity and drive continuous improvement. Leadership & Team Development Communicate clear vision and direction to the team. Coach and mentor team members in negotiation, risk analysis, and relationship management. Foster cross-functional collaboration with procurement, legal, security, and Tech@Lilly. Lead organizational change through supplier transitions and technology shifts. What You Should Bring
Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver projects across the global enterprise. Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills, including ability to explain complex topics in business terms. Demonstrated ability to build rapport and influence others. Experience in translating complex, ambiguous concepts into actionable plans. Proven technical knowledge and proficiency in third-party management processes and tools. Basic Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related technical field. 12-15+ years of IT experience. 7-10+ years of supplier/vendor management. 5-8+ years of people leadership. 5-7+ years of IT Service Management. 3-5+ years of risk and compliance oversight. Organization Overview
Lilly IT builds and maintains capabilities using cutting-edge technologies. We redefine what’s possible through tech to advance our purpose—creating medicines that make life better for people around the world, including data-driven drug discovery and connected clinical trials. We hire technology professionals from diverse backgrounds to deliver innovative solutions across our business. The Global Information and Services Tech team leads digitalization to enable the entire company, providing robust infrastructure of hardware, software and services critical to our global workforce. We define and lead the company technology strategy. Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce. If you require accommodation to submit a resume, please complete the accommodation request form at the Lilly careers site. 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 open to all employees. Our groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network, Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly, PRIDE, Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly, enAble. Learn more about all of our groups. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and location. The anticipated wage for this position is $123,000 - $180,400. Full-time employees are eligible for a company bonus and a comprehensive benefits program including 401(k), pension, health benefits, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, leave benefits, and well-being programs. Lilly reserves the right to amend compensation programs at its discretion. #WeAreLilly Note: This posting may include other related roles in the Indianapolis area for awareness and comparison purposes.
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