Technical Product Owner - Tech at Lilly USA Sales and Marketing Capabilities

Job ID: R-111309Company: LillyLocation: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of AmericaJob Type: Full TimeCategory: Information TechnologyPosted Date: 2026-09-10At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us. Who We AreJoin Tech at Lilly's Sales and Marketing Capabilities organization, where technology teams within the HCP (Health Care Professional) vertical build and evolve the digital tools that power how Lilly engages healthcare providers. Our portfolio spans AI-enabled selling platforms, field insights and analytics tools, learning and enablement systems, and operational applications that support Lilly's sales and marketing teams every day. We are a fast-growing, agentic-AI-forward organization, and we are looking for a Technical Product Owner to help lead the next generation of these capabilities.What You Will DoAs a Technical Product Owner in the HCP vertical, you will sit at the intersection of business strategy, product ownership, and technical delivery. You will work across a portfolio of AI-powered products - partnering with business stakeholders, architects, engineers, and vendors to translate strategy into working technology. You will balance the classic product owner responsibilities of vision, backlog, and stakeholder communication with the technical depth needed to guide integration design, resolve cross-system dependencies, and ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and audit-ready.This is a highly collaborative, highly visible role. You will work directly with Product Managers, Directors, architects, Business Partners, and vendor partners, having real influence over how Lilly's sales and marketing technology evolves – including its growing footprint of AI agents and automation.Key ResponsibilitiesProduct OwnershipPartner with business stakeholders and Product Managers to define and clearly communicate product vision, strategy, and roadmap for assigned HCP-vertical products.Own and prioritize the product backlog, translating business needs and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria.Serve as the primary point of contact for the business on product performance, issues, and enhancement requests, partnering with Ops Support teams to resolve them promptly.Plan and coordinate release cycles (quarterly releases and hotfixes) in partnership with business owners and delivery teams.Collaborate with vendors/suppliers to understand current and emerging capabilities and translate them into strategic product roadmaps.Create and deliver executive-ready updates on strategy, progress, and outcomes to senior leaders and key stakeholders.Identify opportunities where AI and automation can improve efficiency, reduce manual effort, and accelerate results for HCP-facing teams.AI Mindset & Emerging TechnologySupport adoption of AI, automation, and modern platform capabilities within assigned products.Partner with engineering and data science teams to incorporate AI/ML capabilities – such as predictive models or decision-support tools – into product features.Serve as a hands-on contributor to Generative AI-enabled features and pilots within the product portfolio.Translate model and data science capabilities into clear product requirements and user stories.Stay current on AI and analytics trends relevant to the HCP vertical, contributing ideas for roadmap consideration.Technical Integration & DeliveryPartner with architects and engineering teams to translate business requirements into scalable, secure technical designs and integration solutions.Define and promote integration standards, patterns, and reusable components across products in the HCP vertical portfolio.Identify, track, and help resolve technical dependencies, risks, and cross-system integration challenges.Ensure solutions comply with Lilly's architecture, security, data privacy, and regulatory (e.g., GxP, SOX) requirements.Facilitate technical reviews and drive alignment across systems, platforms, and technology domains.Maintain technical documentation and support operational excellence through monitoring and support readiness.Provide day-to-day guidance and mentorship to developers, engineers, and delivery partners, fostering consistent technical practices.Operate within Agile/Scrum or SAFe ceremonies (sprint planning, backlog grooming, retrospectives) to ensure predictable, well-governed delivery.Define and report delivery and performance metrics (e.g., velocity, defect rates, uptime/SLA) to leadership through dashboards and structured reviews.Basic QualificationsBachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.2+ years of IT experience, including experience in a product owner, business analyst, or technical integration/delivery role.Experience translating business requirements into technical designs, backlog items, or integration solutions.Understanding of integration technologies, data structures, and system interoperability.Experience with vendor or supplier management.Preferred QualificationsPrior experience working in IT within the pharmaceutical, life sciences, or another regulated industry, including GxP-validated or SOX-relevant systems.Hands-on experience with enterprise integration platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Azure Integration Services, Boomi, Informatica).Experience integrating major enterprise SaaS platforms such as Salesforce, Veeva, ServiceNow, Workday, or SAP.Familiarity with cloud platform services (AWS or Azure), identity and access management, and API management/gateway tooling.Knowledge of cloud computing and SaaS delivery models.Agile/Scrum or SAFe certification or hands-on delivery experience, including ownership of sprint or release cadences.Experience owning delivery metrics and KPI reporting for technical or product teams.High learning agility and curiosity to understand evolving sales and marketing business processes and strategies.Passion for product development, AI/automation, and partnering with business teams to improve outcomes for HCP-facing teams.Familiarity with AI/ML concepts, including generative AI, and their application to business problems.Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to work across cross-functional teams.What You Should BringEnthusiasm for people, process, technology, and innovation.A collaborative, AI-first mindset and comfort operating in ambiguity across a growing, evolving portfolio.Strong learning agility and a curious mind eager to understand Sales & Marketing Capabilities business processes and strategy.Comfort balancing strategic product thinking with hands-on technical problem solving.Additional InformationPosition located in Indianapolis, IN.Position requires in-office attendance a majority of the time.Level: P1–P3, based on candidate experience.Organization OverviewTech at Lilly builds and maintains capabilities using cutting-edge technologies like the most prominent tech companies. What differentiates Tech at Lilly is that we redefine what's possible through tech to advance our purpose – creating medicines that make life better for people around the world. 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 our business.Business Units: The Global Business Unit tech team is at the forefront of leveraging data and technology to launch new medicines to market, raise awareness, and gain access to medicines for appropriate patients. Within the HCP vertical of Sales & Marketing Capabilities, we design and implement digital solutions – including a growing set of AI agents and automation – to power our business and create best-in-class engagements that improve patient outcomes and deliver business results.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 () 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 (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (View email address on click.appcast.io), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is$66,000 - $154,000Full-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.#WeAreLillySkillsproduct ownershipagiletechnical integrationbacklog managementstakeholder managementai integrationdata privacy compliancegxp compliancesox complianceenterprise integration platformssaas platformsazure integration servicesinformaticasalesforceveevaservicenowworkdaysapawsazureapi managementcloud computingsaas delivery modelskpi reportingdata structuressystem interoperability