Eli Lilly and Company
Senior Director - Counsel - Digital Product Counsel
Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
Job Overview
Senior Director, Digital Product Counsel – Eli Lilly and Company. The Senior Director, Digital Product Counsel will serve as the primary legal strategic partner for assigned Lilly digital products and/or platforms, providing comprehensive legal guidance throughout the entire product lifecycle from ideation to launch and beyond.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the primary legal contact and strategic advisor for cross‑functional digital product and/or platform teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
Partner with product managers, engineers, designers and data scientists to identify and address legal issues early in the development process.
Provide solution‑oriented legal guidance on complex matters involving technology products, regulatory, privacy, intellectual property, and commercial risks.
Participate in product strategy sessions and sprint planning to ensure legal considerations are integrated into product roadmaps.
Navigate FDA regulations for SaMD, clinical decision support tools, digital therapeutics and global digital health regulations.
Coordinate with privacy and cybersecurity legal teams to implement privacy‑by‑design principles in all digital solutions.
Review and negotiate complex technology agreements, SaaS agreements, API licenses, cloud services agreements and strategic partnership deals.
Identify and assess legal risks across the digital product portfolio and develop mitigation strategies.
Build trusted relationships with senior business leaders and lead and mentor other legal professionals supporting digital initiatives.
Represent Lilly in industry forums and contribute to the development of industry standards as directed.
Qualifications
J.D. degree and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
Minimum 6 years of legal experience focused on technology, digital products, or life sciences.
Extensive experience providing legal counsel on product development in technology or healthcare companies.
Experience with FDA regulations related to digital health, software as medical device and pharmaceutical products.
Proficiency with data privacy laws, GDPR, CCPA, and healthcare privacy frameworks.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence senior partners.
Growth mindset, collaborative approach and outstanding business insight.
Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role.
Preferred Location Indianapolis, IN (headquarters). Open to other major Lilly locations or remote arrangement for exceptional candidates, with quarterly travel to Indianapolis and other sites as needed.
Salary Full‑time, $195,000 – $286,000 plus bonus and comprehensive benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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. 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. 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.
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Key Responsibilities
Serve as the primary legal contact and strategic advisor for cross‑functional digital product and/or platform teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
Partner with product managers, engineers, designers and data scientists to identify and address legal issues early in the development process.
Provide solution‑oriented legal guidance on complex matters involving technology products, regulatory, privacy, intellectual property, and commercial risks.
Participate in product strategy sessions and sprint planning to ensure legal considerations are integrated into product roadmaps.
Navigate FDA regulations for SaMD, clinical decision support tools, digital therapeutics and global digital health regulations.
Coordinate with privacy and cybersecurity legal teams to implement privacy‑by‑design principles in all digital solutions.
Review and negotiate complex technology agreements, SaaS agreements, API licenses, cloud services agreements and strategic partnership deals.
Identify and assess legal risks across the digital product portfolio and develop mitigation strategies.
Build trusted relationships with senior business leaders and lead and mentor other legal professionals supporting digital initiatives.
Represent Lilly in industry forums and contribute to the development of industry standards as directed.
Qualifications
J.D. degree and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. state.
Minimum 6 years of legal experience focused on technology, digital products, or life sciences.
Extensive experience providing legal counsel on product development in technology or healthcare companies.
Experience with FDA regulations related to digital health, software as medical device and pharmaceutical products.
Proficiency with data privacy laws, GDPR, CCPA, and healthcare privacy frameworks.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence senior partners.
Growth mindset, collaborative approach and outstanding business insight.
Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role.
Preferred Location Indianapolis, IN (headquarters). Open to other major Lilly locations or remote arrangement for exceptional candidates, with quarterly travel to Indianapolis and other sites as needed.
Salary Full‑time, $195,000 – $286,000 plus bonus and comprehensive benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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. 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. 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.
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