Job Description

Employment Type: Full time

Position Overview

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.

Eli Lilly is a global healthcare leader that unites caring with discovery to create medicines that make life better for people around the world. We’re using cutting-edge technologies and innovative platforms to develop next-generation therapeutic ecosystems, connected devices, data, and analytics to transform patient experiences and improve treatment outcomes.

As a member of Design at Lilly, you'll be at the forefront of Eli Lilly’s commitment to crafting intuitive, accessible, and impactful digital experiences. We work across all functions of the organization, applying design thinking to solve complex challenges and create high-quality digital solutions that improve the lives of patients who use our medications. Our team combines user insight with design expertise to ensure the human element is at the core of our digital solutions.

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced, hands-on creative leader to lead the Incubation Lab—a fast-moving design and technology team within Lilly’s Digital Office. Operating as an internal innovation studio, the Lab explores bold ideas, prototypes transformative experiences, and builds new capabilities that shape the future of healthcare.

In this role, you’ll lead a multidisciplinary team of designers, technologists, and strategists. You'll guide the Lab’s vision, inspire creative excellence, and bring clarity to ambiguity—all while championing experimentation, fast iteration, and exceptional craft.

This role is ideal for someone who can move fluidly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution, who thrives in ambiguity, and who brings a deep passion for the intersection of design, technology, and health.

What You’ll Do

Lead the Lab

• Set the vision, priorities, and culture for the Incubation Lab
• Balance speed and experimentation with high standards for quality and craft

Grow a High-Performing Team

• Coach and develop a multidisciplinary team of designers, technologists, and strategists
• Foster a creative, collaborative, and psychologically safe environment

Set Creative Direction

• Guide the design and prototyping of novel digital experiences
• Ensure every output feels intentional, thoughtful, and human-centered

Shape the Innovation Pipeline

• Partner across the organization to identify bold opportunities and future-forward challenges
• Explore how emerging technologies—AI, immersive media, new platforms—can drive impact

Champion the Work

• Build trusted relationships with cross-functional leaders and stakeholders
• Advocate for the role of design in unlocking new value for patients and the business

Stay Future-Focused

• Bring a sharp eye to shifts in healthcare, design, and technology
• Continuously inspire the team with fresh thinking and visionary ideas

What You Bring

• A compelling portfolio or body of work showing end-to-end projects—from early concepting to polished prototypes or shipped experiences
• Demonstrated ability to lead and encourage cross-functional teams, set clear direction, and nurture individual growth
• Deep expertise in visual design craft, including typography, layout, storytelling, motion, and emerging formats
• Experience working across the full innovation lifecycle: from research and ideation through prototyping, iteration, and refinement
• A strong, clear communicator who can simplify complexity and align diverse partners
• Comfort with ambiguity and a bias toward action—able to shift between strategic and hands-on execution

Company Information

• Company: Eli Lilly and Company
• Industry: Healthcare

Other Details

• Salary: Not specified
• Location Type: Not specified