Sr. Director – Global Ethics & Compliance Officer

At 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.  About Lilly 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.

This role sits at the intersection of important risk areas: how Lilly engages with governments, moves regulated goods across borders, and how the company identifies and manages conflicts of interest across a global workforce.  This role is built for someone who can operate credibly in all these spaces at once. You will serve as the primary Ethics & Compliance point of contact serving Global Government Affairs and Import/Export/Trade Compliance leadership, while also acting as the operational engine behind the enterprise COI Disclosure Program.

This position carries dual responsibility: (1) serving as the primary Ethics & Compliance (E&C) point of contact for Global Government Affairs and Import/Export/Trade Compliance functions, and (2) serving as dedicated operational support to the Global Conflict of Interest (COI) Disclosure Program process owner. The role is responsible for building and continuously improving core E&C program capabilities through fulfilling the responsibilities listed below. Global COI Disclosure Program Support COI Program Management: Support overall program implementation, including global policy updates, technology/AI improvements, proactive disclosure campaigns, and monitoring. Responsible for vendor management and budget coordination for COI tools and systems. Lead COI disclosure training and communications globally. Global Subject Matter Expert (SME) Activities: Conduct and consult on higher risk COI evaluations. Serve as SME for COI investigations. System/Process Hygiene: Ensure the integrity and responsiveness of COI intake systems and case assignment processes. Drive supervisor training compliance across the program. Maintain consistent, compliant COI program materials globally. Ethics & Compliance Officer – Global Government Affairs & Import/Export/Trade Compliance Serve as the primary E&C point of contact for Global Government Affairs. Serve as the primary E&C point of contact for Import/Export/Trade Compliance. Enable organizational adherence to Lilly's Code of Conduct as well as applicable laws, regulations, and OIG guidance through E&C guidance on overall business strategies, decisions, and activities conducted within the business area, including lobbying, political contribution, and trade compliance (e.g., export controls, sanctions, customs) considerations. Support implementation of the seven elements of an effective compliance program as defined by the Office of the Inspector General. Influence without authority across all levels (M4+) to ensure a culture of compliance within Global Government Affairs and Import/Export/Trade Compliance. Ensure an open and collaborative environment that promotes teamwork, open communication, and collaborative interactions to foster a culture of integrity. Partner cross functionally to enable new capabilities from