Associate Director - Anti-Corruption Due Diligence

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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. Purpose At Lilly, we serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. We are looking for a highly motivated, innovative, and independent leader to join our Ethics & Compliance team. This is a truly exciting time to join Lilly, and our work on the Anti-Corruption team delivers meaningful impact across the world to Lilly and the patients we serve. The Associate Director is the operational lead for Lilly's Anti-Corruption Due Diligence (ACDD) programme. You will lead end-to-end ACDD operations, drive the execution of programme transformation initiatives, and serve as a key subject matter resource on ABAC due diligence within the Ethics & Compliance function. We are looking for someone who brings energy, ideas, and a genuine desire to make things better. This role sits at the heart of a programme that is evolving - from how we use technology and data, to how we assess risk and engage with the business. You thrive in environments where things are being built, not just maintained. You see opportunities where others see obstacles, and you act on them. You challenge the status quo constructively, proactively recommend practical solutions, and want to help build a programme that is recognised globally as best-in-class. The role requires depth and breadth of expertise in anti-corruption due diligence, with decisions that impact the function's ability to demonstrate active management under DOJ Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs (ECCP) standards, the FCPA, the UK Bribery Act, the EU Anti-Corruption Directive, the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention, and applicable local laws globally. Key Accountabilities: 1.ACDD Programme Leadership Lead and drive the end-to-end due diligence process in accordance with corporate policy, the FCPA, UK Bribery Act, EU Anti-Corruption Directive, OECD Anti-Bribery Convention, and applicable local laws and regulations globally. Lead and manage due diligence reviews on proposed and existing third parties, ensuring risk-proportionate assessment, timely completion, and quality documentation that meets regulatory defensibility standards. Manage day-to-day ACDD operations including procedural documentation, case assignment, workflow management, SLA adherence, and quality assurance across the ACCoE team. Anticipate ACDD operational risks and resolve complex due diligence escalations involving high-risk third parties. Act as the lead subject matter expert across all geographies, advising E&C personnel and business partners on ACDD requirements, risk implications, and compliance expectations. Troubleshoot technology platform issues that impact programme delivery and oversee operational relationships with ACDD vendors including performance monitoring, issue escalation, and service-level accountability. 2 . ABAC assessments : Lead global ABAC assessments of third parties annually, develop data-driven candidate selection process, formulate findings into executive reports, create metrics and provide actionable insights to drive ABAC programme enhancements. 3. Programme Transformation, Innovation, and Capabilities Lead ACDD transformation execution as directed by the Senior Director, drive adoption of new platforms and processes, anticipate implementation challenges, and deliver effective solutions. Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce review times, strengthen our risk-based approach, while enhancing the Vendor and Business experience. Innovate and deploy responsible AI and technology solutions to drive efficiency and effectiveness across the programme Translate future-state programme design into documented operational requirements and documented standards and guidance. Drive adoption of new technology platforms and workflows within the ACCoE team, ensuring training, documentation, and change management are executed effectively. Influence cross-functional partners on ACDD requirements and process design, advocating for programme needs with clarity and evidence. Collaborate proactively with cross-functional teams and assurance functions to drive alignment, identify requirements and risks, and deliver on shared objectives. Forecast resource needs and manage allocated budgets for ACDD operations and transformation projects. Maintain current knowledge of applicable anti-corruption laws, regulations, e