Lilly Seeks Principal/Sr. Principal Study Build Programmer for Data and Analytics Team in Bangalore

Lilly, a global healthcare leader committed to uniting caring with discovery, is searching for a highly skilled and motivated Principal/Sr. Principal – Study Build Programmer to join its Data and Analytics team in Bangalore. This role is crucial for delivering life-changing medicines to patients worldwide by ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of clinical trial data collection systems.

The selected candidate will be a key player in the company’s mission to improve global health outcomes. The role requires a blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape in clinical research.

Key Responsibilities:

The Principal/Sr. Principal – Study Build Programmer will have a multifaceted role, encompassing technical execution, project leadership, and enterprise-level process improvement. Key responsibilities include:

Portfolio Delivery: Programming and testing data collection systems for clinical trials, ensuring they are delivered accurately and aligned with study objectives. This involves leveraging data standards, supporting regulatory submissions, and leading complex projects.
Project Management: Increasing the speed and consistency of system development. The role involves partnering with data and analytics colleagues to deliver study databases on time, applying knowledge of internal and external regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, ICH, GCP), and making data-driven decisions.
Enterprise Leadership: Continuously seeking and implementing process improvements to reduce study build cycle time and enable better data integration. The programmer will represent the Data and Analytics organization in cross-functional initiatives and work to increase the reusability of forms to reduce post-production changes. This position requires anticipating and solving key technical problems that impact the organization.

Candidate Profile:

Lilly is looking for a candidate who is not only a technical expert but also a proven leader and collaborator.

Education and Experience: A Master’s degree in a scientific or technical field such as Informatics, Life Sciences, or Computer Science is required. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree will be considered if they have at least three years of experience in clinical data management, database programming, or system validation within the pharmaceutical or biotech sectors.
Skills: The ideal candidate will be a quick learner with excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. They must have demonstrated experience in a professional setting with teamwork and collaboration.
Technical Proficiencies: Experience in articulating the flow of clinical data, selecting technology platforms for data acquisition, and utilizing clinical development knowledge is essential. Familiarity with clinical data tools, data standards, and eCOA (electronic Clinical Outcome Assessment) data is highly preferred. Project and vendor management experience are also considered a strong advantage.

This is a unique opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a significant impact within a leading global healthcare company. The position is based in Bangalore, Karnataka, with the possibility of domestic and international travel. The application deadline is October 15, 2025.