Sr. Director - Physician Leader - Employee Health Services

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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.

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. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.

Position Summary:
The Physician Leader (M3) will provide medical supervision and oversight of the advanced primary care provisioned to the employee population of Eli Lilly and Co. This role will lead a team of primary care professionals and oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a comprehensive worksite primary care program with the expectation of growing this function locally and regionally where needed. The Physician Leader will also serve as a medical expert and advisor, ensuring alignment between clinical services and organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight and medical supervision of clinical personnel, including direct management of advanced practice providers delivering primary care to employees.
• Design and implement a comprehensive, worksite-based primary care program that meets the specific health needs of employees, including preventive care, longitudinal care and chronic condition management.
• Be available for direct patient care when necessary, ensuring the highest standards in clinical services.
• Collaborate with other leaders and serve as a medical subject matter expert (SME) on primary care services and related health initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the department, leveraging advanced primary care models such as Direct Primary Care (DPC) to enhance patient outcomes.
• Sit on the internal employee health leadership team to guide day-to-day operations and long-term strategic growth of the department.
• Provide consultation and support to cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.
• Contribute to budgeting, resource allocation, and operational management for the primary care program, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Supervise and mentor the clinical staff, including advanced practice providers, fostering professional growth and ensuring best practices in patient care.
• Ensure compliance with relevant programs and regulations, such as ADA, HIPAA, and OSHA, and participate in related programming as needed.
• Facilitate the expansion of primary care services through strategic partnerships and occasional travel to various worksite clinic locations.
• Evaluate and consult on factors affecting employee health, such as ergonomics, risk reduction, chronic disease management, and other related services.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO from an accredited U.S. medical school.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice.
• Unrestricted Medical License in Indiana and willingness to purse licensure in additional states and geographies where Lilly has significant employee populations.
• Active and unrestricted DEA license.
• Indiana Controlled Substance License.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a primary care specialty, including experience in starting and managing advanced primary care practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and related technologies.
• Experience with direct supervision of advanced practice providers and/or other medical professionals and people management.
• Proven experience in leadership and management, with strong operational oversight capabilities.
• Familiarity with Direct Primary Care models and innovative healthcare delivery methods.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills with comfort and experience presenting to audiences of varied professional backgrounds via multiple forms of media.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a complex organizational structure.

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 ( ) 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 an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, 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 help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ + Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women's Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups.

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