Associate Director - AI​/ML Data Scientist

Position Overview:

Senior Data Scientist to develop advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI that convert governed workforce data into actionable intelligence for Lilly's People Intelligence platform.

• - Design, validate, and operationalize statistical/ML/AI models for workforce use cases.
• - Build predictive capabilities for attrition, talent risk, employee experience, hiring, mobility, skills, org health, and workforce planning.
• - Use regression/classification/clustering/forecasting, causal inference, NLP, anomaly detection, and scenario modeling.
• - Develop AI-enabled analytics (risk signals, probabilistic guidance, recommended follow-ups); create reusable AI skills/workflows/prompts.
• - Build semantic models and make models AI-ready for Fabric; integrate into Fabric Data Agents, Power BI, MCP, and approved enterprise experiences.
• - Establish governance/measurement: validation, monitoring, explainability, retraining/retirement; define performance thresholds; manage bias/fairness/privacy/unintended consequences; ensure reproducible methods.
• - Advise HR leaders and product owners; translate findings into decision-oriented language; convert analyses into reusable models/metrics/products; coach others.

Predictive/causal workforce models; governed semantic data models; generative AI text analytics (sentiment/theme extraction); model accuracy/testing frameworks; monitoring/governance standards; reusable ML pipelines/feature stores; scenario planning/workforce simulations; explainable AI outputs.

• - BS in data science/statistics/ML or related.
• - 4+ years Python proficiency; develop/validate/operationalize predictive models.
• - 5+ years statistical inference, experimental design, model evaluation, data-quality assessment.

• - Advanced degree (quantitative/behavioral) and/or AI certification.
• - Large complex longitudinal datasets; executive communication.
• - Workforce/people analytics; independent judgment with sensitive employee data.
• - Microsoft Fabric/Spark/Power BI/Azure AI/Fabric Data Agents.
• - NLP, generative AI/RAG, causal inference, organizational network analysis, workforce forecasting; responsible AI/privacy/governance familiarity.

• - Eligible for company bonus (full-time equivalent).
• - Comprehensive benefits: 401(k), pension, vacation, medical/dental/vision/prescription, flexible benefits (e.g., FSA), life insurance, time off/leave of absence, well-being benefits (e.g., EAP, fitness, employee clubs/activities).