AI Capability & Technology Lead

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.

About the Role

Are you passionate about AI, digital transformation, and driving change ? Do you want to be at the forefront of redefining business processes through technology ? We are looking for an AI and Automation Lead to join our Canada team and play a key role in shaping the future of AI adoption and innovation. You will lead the capability and identify, develop, and implement AI-driven solutions that optimize business operations and enhance decision-making. You will collaborate with multiple teams to bring AI from concept to execution , ensuring its successful integration into daily business workflows.

What you will do
🔹 Drive AI & Digital Innovation: Identify high-impact opportunities to enhance  efficiency, decision-making and customer experience through AI and automation.

🔹 Lead AI Solution Development: Partner with cross-functionally with teams to design, pilot and scale AI-powered initiatives that deliver measurable business value.

🔹 Reimagine Business Processes : Assess workflows, challenge the status quo, and implement data-driven improvements
🔹 Champion Change & Adoption: Help teams understand, adopt, and maximize AI solutions , ensuring smooth implementation.

🔹 Enable Data-Driven Strategies: Support the creation of AI-driven insights and analytics to improve business decisions.

🔹 Stakeholder Collaboration: Build strong partnerships across countries and functions to align AI priorities with strategic goals.

What We’re Looking For

✅ An AI expert , who has experience with the usage of AI solutions
✅ Someone charismatic who influences at all levels and pull the organizations to adopt the transformation
✅ AI & Tech Enthusiast: You’re curious about AI, automation, and digital tools

and eager to explore their business applications.

✅ A Problem Solver & Innovator: You have a strategic mindset and love finding ways to improve processes with technology.

✅ Strong Analytical Skills: You can analyze data, identify trends , and translate insights into actionable strategies.

✅ Excellent Communicator: You simplify complexity and engage both technical and non-technical audiences.

✅ Project Management Skills: Ability to coordinate multiple projects and drive execution in a fast-paced environment.

✅ Adaptability & Growth Mindset: You thrive in a changing environment and love learning about emerging technologies.

Mandatory Qualifications:

Post Secondary Degree in Computer Science, Data Science or a related field. Proficiency in English (Bilingual French is an asset)
Knowledge and Experience in Prompt Engineering 
Experience in driving medium to large organizations to transform through AI adoption
Proven track record in implementing large scale AI/Automation initiatives (workflow, agents, employee enablement, ...) 
Cross-functional collaboration experience – comfortable working with different teams and different organization levels. Preferred Qualifications Background in digital innovation , or strategy is a plus!
Prior exposure to a matrix organizations is appreciated.

This is a hybrid role – onsite presence at our Toronto office will be 10 days or more per month (or at least 50% of the time), determined in collaboration with your manager and based on business needs.

At Lilly Canada, we have three levels for this position based on the candidate’s experience, background, and qualifications. The expected compensation is:    

                                                                                   
Level 1: $67,500 – $99,000

Level 2: $91,500 – $134,200

Level 3: $111,750 - $163,900

This role is eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as participation in the Lilly Bonus Program.     

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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 does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

$67,500 - $122,100

Full-time equivalent employees may also 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 pension plan; vacation benefits; eligibility for healthcare benefits; flexible benefits (if applicable) 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.

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