R&D Full Cycle Recruiter

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.

Lilly is seeking a skilled Full-Cycle Recruiter to join our Global Talent Acquisition team. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of candidates, teams, and ultimately, patients. As a recruiter supporting our Research & Development (R&D) organization, you’ll lead the entire hiring process—from defining talent needs through onboarding—while championing a seamless and inclusive experience for candidates and hiring managers alike.

If you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are passionate about connecting great people to purposeful work, we’d love to meet you!

What You’ll Do

Recruit Top Talent to Drive Innovation

• Partner with R&D hiring leaders to understand hiring needs, define job requirements, and establish clear timelines.

• Design and execute tailored, data-informed sourcing strategies to attract a strong slate of talent.

• Identify and engage candidates through various channels: LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, events, and direct outreach.

• Screen and assess candidates, present qualified talent to hiring teams, and guide interview and selection processes.

• Negotiate offers and coordinate the pre-employment and onboarding experience.

Champion the Candidate and Hiring Manager Experience

• Serve as a strategic advisor to hiring managers throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

• Deliver a consistent, high-touch experience for candidates aligned with Lilly’s mission, values, and employer brand.

• Represent Lilly at career events and conferences, building robust pipelines for current and future hiring needs.

Operate with Excellence

• Coach hiring managers on inclusive interviewing and best practices.

• Stay current on R&D trends, competitive intelligence, and market insights.

• Use data and technology (ATS, CRM, analytics dashboards) to drive process efficiency and recruitment impact.

• Partner with HR, legal, immigration, compliance, and relocation teams to ensure a compliant and consistent hiring process.

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Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED

• 4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience

• Experience recruiting in R&D or scientific/technical disciplines

• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization and/or visas for this role.

Additional Skills/Preferences:

• HR or recruiting certifications (SHRM-CP, PHR, AIRS)

• Familiarity with Workday, Phenom, and other AI-enabled recruiting technologies

Core Competencies:

• Outstanding communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills

• Strong organizational and time management abilities

• Critical thinking and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment

• Proficiency in Business Competence, Business Partnerships, Strategic Influence, Change Leadership, Decision Making, and Data Literacy is essential

Technical Capabilities:

• Deep understanding of R&D talent profiles and industry-specific sourcing strategies

• Experience leading mid-to-large scale hiring initiatives

• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS), CRM platforms, and recruitment tools

• Knowledge of employment law and recruitment compliance best practices

Additional Information:

• Travel: 10%

• This position is based out of our Lilly Corporate Center in Indianapolis, IN

Why Join Lilly?

At Lilly, you’ll work in a vibrant, high-energy team committed to learning and evolving together. We’re passionate about what we do, and we believe in the power of talent to transform lives! Come make a difference with us!

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 (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) 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 proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, 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 are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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