Position Overview Reporting to the Digital & Technology Leader, Lilly Canada, the Associate Director of AI Capability & Technology is accountable for leading the affiliate's enterprise AI strategy, governance, and capability‑building programs. The role drives the identification, development, deployment, and adoption of AI‑powered solutions that optimize business operations, enhance decision‑making, and deliver measurable value across Lilly Canada. 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. The role is eligible for participation in the Lilly Bonus Program and a car allowance.Key Responsibilities AI Strategy & Enterprise GovernanceLead the development and execution of Lilly Canada's AI capability roadmap, aligned to global, regional and prioritiesEstablish and maintain the affiliate AI governance framework, including responsible AI principles, risk tiering, compliance guardrails (privacy, PAAB, E&C;), and escalation protocolsServe as the affiliate lead for enterprise AI programs (e.G., Claude, Copilot, agentic workflows etc…), owning the Canadian implementation strategy and stakeholder alignmentMaintain an active external perspective on AI developments, identifying benchmarks, emerging capabilities, and competitive practices relevant to the Canadian pharmaceutical marketAI Solution Development & ScalingPartner cross-functionally with Affiliate functions to identify, prioritize and implement high-impact AI automation and decision-support opportunitiesLead the design, piloting, and scaling of AI-powered initiatives — spanning workflow automation, intelligent agents, content generation, and employee enablement — ensuring delivery of measurable business valueDevelop a structured intake and prioritization model for AI use cases, balancing innovation ambition with execution feasibility and regulatory requirementsChange Management & AI AdoptionDesign and execute affiliate-wide AI change management and adoption programs, working in concert with Learning & Development and functional leadsBuild and sustain AI literacy, upskilling and capability across all affiliate departments, including non-technical business functionsChampion a culture of thoughtful risk-taking and data-driven decision-making, driving teams to move from AI awareness to active AI utilizationCollect feedback, monitor adoption KPIs, and continuously improve the change management approach based on performance signalsStakeholder & Cross-Functional LeadershipServe as a trusted advisor to the affiliate Senior Leadership Team on AI strategy, investment priorities, and emerging riskRepresent Lilly Canada in Global AI/Digital forums,



IBU working groups, and cross-affiliate networks, ensuring the affiliate's voice is reflected in global platform decisionsBuild and manage relationships with key technology vendors, system integrators, and external AI partners, including MSA-approved vendorsTranslate complex technical AI concepts into clear, compelling business language for executive and non-technical audiencesProgram Management & Financial AccountabilityOwn the AI capability program portfolio — managing interdependencies, milestones, risks, and resource allocation across concurrent workstreamsAccountable for OPEX budget management associated with AI capability programs, ensuring positive ROI and compliance with Lilly financial governanceDevelop standardized best practices, project documentation, and resource planning frameworks for AI capability integration into affiliate operationsApply agile principles to implement initiatives iteratively, shortening time-to-value and minimizing execution riskLeadership Competencies Strategic InfluencerDemonstrated ability to influence organizational change without formal authority, from peer to senior leadership levelsDrives alignment across complex, matrixed stakeholder environments — including global, regional, and local functionsCommunicates with high EQ: strong listening, clear articulation of what and the why and ability to simplify complexity for diverse audiencesDisciplined ExecutorDemonstrated AI Technical Expertise to ensure AI solutions and knowledge meet the highest standardsBalances innovation ambition with compliance discipline — maintains integrity to regulatory and ethical standards while pursuing bold transformationEstablishes and monitors performance metrics; uses data to inform andevolve programs continuouslyManages ambiguity effectively, providing clear direction and elegant solutions in uncertain contextsCollaborative LeaderActively brings diverse team members together to co‑create sustainable, repeatable AI frameworksCo‑designs solutions with business partners rather than imposing technology-first answersDocuments and institutionalizes new frameworks to ensure sustainability beyond individual contributorsBasic QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.G., Computer Science, Data Science, Business, Engineering)Minimum 7–10 years of experience in AI, digital transformation,



or technology-enabled business changeMinimum 5 years of change management and organizational transformation experienceProven track record implementing large‑scale AI or automation initiatives (workflow, agents, employee enablement, analytics)Experience operating in regulated industries; pharmaceutical experience strongly preferredCross‑functional leadership experience across Marketing, Sales, Medical, and/or IT functionsDemonstrated technical expertise in AI data readiness, prompt engineering etc…Proficiency in English; bilingual (French) is an assetPreferred QualificationsMaster of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent graduate degreeExperience with enterprise AI governance, responsible AI frameworks, and compliance in regulated environmentsHands‑on experience with AI platforms and tools (e.G., Microsoft Copilot, Salesforce Einstein, LLM-based agentic tools)Proficiency in prompt engineering, AI workflow design, and AI performance measurementPrior exposure to pharmaceutical marketing processesExperience in a global matrix organization with regional or global team alignmentAccommodations Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce. 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.Equal Employment Opportunity 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.Compensation & Benefits Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is$124,500 - $182,600Full‑time equivalent employees may also be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). 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 perks (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

📌 Associate Director, Ai Capability & Technology - $124,500 - $182,600 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Lilly Canada
📍 Toronto