BU Integrated Data Associate Director - Ops

About the Tech@Lilly Organization :

Tech@Lilly builds and maintains capabilities using cutting edge technologies like most prominent tech companies. What differentiates Tech@Lilly is that we create new possibilities through tech to advance our purpose u2013 creating medicines that make life better for people around the world, like data driven drug discovery and connected clinical trials. We hire the best technology professionals from a variety of backgrounds, so they can bring an assortment of knowledge, skills, and diverse thinking to deliver innovative solutions in every area of the enterprise.

About the Business Function :

Tech@Lilly Business Units is a global organization strategically positioned so that through information and technology leadership and solutions, we create meaningful connections and remarkable experiences, so people feel genuinely cared for. The Business Unit organization is accountable for designing, developing, and supporting commercial or customer engagement services and capabilities that span multiple Business Units (Bio-Medicines, Diabetes, Oncology, International), functions, geographies, and digital channels. The areas supported by Business Unit includes : Customer Operations, Marketing and Commercial Operations, Medical Affairs, Market Research, Pricing, Reimbursement and Access, Customer Support Programs, Digital Production and Distribution, Global Patient Outcomes, and Real-World Evidence.

Job Title : BU Integrated Data Associate Director - Ops

The Associate Director u2013 Data Operations will lead a global team responsible for round-the-clock (24x7) data platform operations, ensuring uptime, performance, and reliability across regions and time zones. This role demands strong leadership in managing incident resolution, service requests, and proactive monitoring to meet SLAs and deliver uninterrupted business continuity. The ideal candidate will drive the transformation of operations through intelligent automation and AIu2014implementing AIOps, anomaly detection, root cause prediction, and self-healing mechanisms to reduce manual interventions and accelerate issue resolution. This role involves close collaboration with engineering, infrastructure, and business teams, as well as transparent reporting of KPIs and operational metrics to senior leadership. The candidate will foster a culture of continuous improvement, team accountability, and operational excellence. Success in this role requires deep expertise in managing complex data environments, people leadership, process maturity, and a passion for using technology to solve operational challenges.

What youu2019ll be doing :

• Lead and manage a global Data Operations team providing 24x7 support for data platforms, pipelines, and critical business services.
• Oversee incident and problem management, ensuring timely resolution of tickets within defined SLAs and proactive reduction of recurring issues.
• Drive operational efficiency through the adoption of AIOps capabilities such as anomaly detection, automated alerting, root cause analysis, and self-healing workflows.
• Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to ensure stable and scalable data environments across cloud and on-prem platforms.
• Define and monitor KPIs and operational dashboards, sharing insights and performance metrics with senior leadership on a regular cadence.
• Develop and standardize processes for change management, deployment governance, capacity planning, and business continuity.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives including playbook automation, runbook maturity, and knowledge base development.
• Foster a high-performance, agile team culture with strong accountability, cross-training, and career growth pathways.
• Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and audit requirements in daily operations.
• Act as the escalation point for critical incidents and interface with business stakeholders for timely communication and impact management.

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Additional Information :

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Skills Required

Aws, Apache Airflow, Azure, Servicenow, Jira, Gcp, Control-M