Andy Stephens

About Andy Stephens

As a seasoned technologist with a passion for innovation and problem-solving, I thrive at the intersection of technology, strategy, and leadership. With a proven track record of driving digital transformation, I specialize in streamlining processes, integrating advanced tools like AI, and creating scalable solutions that enhance business outcomes.Currently, I work in digital marketing process improvement, focusing on optimizing global commercial capabilities and content supply chains. My expertise spans content approval systems, metadata lifecycle management, modular content strategies, and leveraging cutting-edge technologies like generative AI to solve complex business challenges.Throughout my career, I’ve led cross-functional teams, influenced organizational change, and built frameworks that align technology with business goals. Whether developing AI-driven content review systems, architecting integrations between platforms, or creating taxonomies to standardize global operations, I consistently deliver results that improve efficiency and foster innovation.I bring a unique perspective shaped by my diverse educational journey, which includes an MBA in Technology Leadership and a Doctor of Technology candidacy at Purdue University. Diagnosed with dyslexia later in life, I’ve learned to approach challenges creatively, turning obstacles into opportunities for growth and success.

Experience

1. Director - Content Approval Optimization

   Eli Lilly and Company

   Mar 2024 — Present · Indianapolis, IN, US

   Lead enterprise initiatives to modernize and optimize Lilly’s regulated content approval processes, improving speed, consistency, and scalability across global teams.Architect and pilot AI-enabled review capabilities and workflow enhancements within the content supply chain, balancing innovation with regulatory rigor and auditability.Designed and implemented modular content and metadata frameworks adopted across business areas to enable reuse, reduce rework, and accelerate digital execution.Serve as the primary integration and strategy lead across platforms including Adobe Workfront and Veeva Vault, aligning technical delivery with business and compliance objectives.Partner with senior leadership, Legal, Medical, Regulatory, IT, and external vendors to resolve complex cross-functional challenges and scale successful pilots globally.Provide strategic leadership for enterprise content approval optimization, shaping the future-state operating model for regulated content at global scale.Drive adoption of emerging technologies, including AI-assisted review, to improve throughput and reviewer effectiveness while maintaining compliance in highly regulated environments.

Education

• University of Indianapolis

  BLS, Liberal Studies

  2009 — 2010

• Purdue University

  Doctor of Technology (DTech), Social Media Attacks

• Ivy Tech Community College

  Technical Certificate, Medical/Clinical Assistant

• University of Indianapolis - School of Business

  MBA, Business

  2010 — 2012

Skills

• Six Sigma
• Management Consulting
• Public Relations
• Business Strategy
• Quick Thinker
• Parks
• Leadership
• Business Process Improvement
• Access
• Budgets
• Recruiting
• Polymath
• Government
• Problem Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Public Administration
• Research
• Visionary Thinking
• Team Building
• Management
• Customer Service
• Project Planning
• Collaborative Problem Solving
• Public Speaking
• Social Media Marketing
• Marketing
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Strategic Planning
• Training
• Sharepoint
• Recreation