Creative Technologist

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: January 8, 2026

Job Description:

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. Organization Overview : The Lilly Creative Capabilities team fuses data, creativity, and technology to turn bold ideas into work that moves people worldwide. As a true creative engine, we partner across the enterprise, uniting deep brand expertise with integrated insights and modern production to deliver breakthrough ideas with confidence and speed. We design human-centric experiences that build trust, deepen understanding, and drive measurable outcomes. Together, we push past “good enough,” raising the bar for creative excellence and operational agility. If you are driven to lead, learn fast, and raise the bar every day, come help us redefine what a best-in-any-class in-house agency can do. Who We Are: We’re transforming our in-house agency (IHA) to set a new standard for excellence, creating an environment where creativity thrives on the foundation of smart operations, innovative technology, and empowered people. As Creative Technologist , you will act as a hands-on creative technology professional with strong technical and creative expertise. We are seeking candidates who bring a strong understanding of creative technologies and marketing workflows to transform processes and improve quality across the content supply chain (CSC). This role partners across the in-house agency (IHA), Lilly Capabilities, and other teams to design, pilot, and scale solutions that enable faster, smarter, and more consistent delivery of creative and digital content. What We Are Looking For: Proven Innovator : Demonstrated ability to apply and scale creative technologies in ways that improve processes, speed, or quality within marketing and content production. Creative Technology Specialist : Significant understanding of creative technologies with an ability to spot gaps, propose solutions, and work within pharma regulatory guardrails. Ability to understand pain points and communicate with appropriate teams to influence product enhancements. Hands-On Executor : Comfortable working in fast paced environments and running multiple projects in parallel to test, pilot, and deliver technical solutions quickly and effectively. Adept at breaking down complex challenges into actionable steps and troubleshooting issues in real time. Curious Learner : Agile mindset with a willingness to experiment in ambiguity, succeed or fail fast, and continuously improve how we deliver work. Change Advocate : Champion of adopting new ways of working with technology and enabling teams through OCM. Detail-Oriented Integrator : Individuals who maintain high attention to detail in applying brand guidelines, accessibility, and compliance requirements across deliverables. Collaborative Partner : Skilled at building relationships across teams, tailoring communications to different groups and stakeholders, and ensuring integrated solutions. What You’ll Work On: Influence Roadmaps: Working across the IHA, help construct technology roadmaps and milestones to accelerate the content supply chain. Embed yourself across the In-house agency : Learn the workflows of creative, production, and digital teams; identify opportunities where technology can remove friction or unlock speed. Support Standardization : Contribute to playbooks, templates, and process documentation that drive consistency and efficiency across the in-house agency. Enable Adoption : Help build training resources, document best practices, and support teams in adopting new templates, tools, and capabilities. Collaborate Cross-Functionally : Work closely with Capabilities, Content Ops, Tech@Lilly, Lilly Bengaluru, Brands, and Modular Content teams to ensure alignment and smooth execution. Drive Value Rapidly : Partner with the IHA Technologist Lead to pilot use cases (Adobe and other tools), track outcomes, and support scaling successful initiatives across the in-house agency. Assure Compliance & Quality : Apply regulatory and accessibility requirements when delivering creative tech solutions, ensuring we are aligning innovation with the right teams to ensure quality standards are maintained while moving fast. Provide Feedback to Improve Tools across the CSC : Surface technology pain points and blockers across the IHA and feed new requirements and product enhancements to cross functional partners such as the Lilly Capabilities team, Adobe, etc. to accelerate the Content Supply Chain. Track & Share Success : Capture key learnings, metrics, and case studies from pilots to highlight value delivered and influence future adoption. Stay Ahead of Trends : To position the IHA with best-in-any-class technologies the market has to offer outside of Adobe, monitor external emerging technologies and creative tools, bringing forward ideas that could strengthen the content supply chain. Minimum Experience / Personal Skill Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience 3 years of experience driving creative design, production, personalization, and digital marketing 3 years of hands-on, technical expertise with using Adobe Creative Suite (Express, Illustrator, Photoshop, GenStudio, Firefly, etc) Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role. Preferre d Qualifications 3 years experience driving creative technology strategies and influencing senior stakeholders across global teams. Exceptional communicator and comfortable interacting with senior leadership and in front of large audiences Proven ability to create tailored, end-user focused training materials to position teams for success with new ways of working. Demonstrated success in leading organizational change management Experience in managing creative workflows, including asset management, personalization, and scaling content across multiple markets Foundational knowledge with creative configuration platforms (Adobe Experience Manager, Figma, Canva, or similar) Experience working within highly regulated or compliance-heavy environments such as healthcare, finance, government, or media, with a strong understanding of the importance of process rigor, documentation, and cross-functional review. Demonstrated success in leading centralized tech teams that support multiple brands and stakeholders across diverse marketing channels. Proven intellectual curiosity and external perspective, driving innovation and continuous improvement. Highly motivated to pursue ongoing learning and professional development, including obtaining certifications such as, but not limited to, Adobe Certified Professional (or equivalent industry recognized certifications in Adobe tools) to stay current with application advancements and industry best practices. Ability to diagnose process vs. technology pain points and implement solutions through project planning and milestone management. Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate insights into actionable strategies. Self-starter with a track record of independent initiative, ownership, and effective self-management. Strong collaboration, relationship-building, and negotiation skills; adept at navigating complex stakeholder environments. High learning agility and a commitment to ongoing personal and professional development. Other Position based in Indianapolis; remote work options may be considered. Relocation package provided. Travel up to 15% is expected. 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 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 Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups. Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $58,500 - $137,500 Full-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. WeAreLilly

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