At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.
Lilly is currently constructing a manufacturing facility for production of innovative therapies. This facility is Lilly’s largest investment in manufacturing capacity and is intended to provide APIs for current and future products, including new modalities. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of the startup team for a new manufacturing site, recruiting top talent to help speed medicines to our patients!
Lilly is seeking a hardworking recruiter who shares our passion to make an impact on the lives of candidates, teams and ultimately patients. As part of our site team, you will work directly with hiring managers as part of the talent acquisition organization to shape Lilly’s future by identifying and attracting outstanding talent to the company.
Responsibilities:
Talent Acquisition Partner | Strategic & Inclusive Hiring
- Collaborate with business leaders and the talent acquisition team to identify and attract world-class talent
- Understand business strategy, culture, and goals to design tailored recruitment approaches
- Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies aligned with role-specific needs
- Continuously improve recruitment practices to enhance effectiveness and efficiency
- Screen applicants and present highly qualified candidate slates to hiring managers
Candidate & Hiring Manager Experience
- Manage full-cycle recruitment, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for all stakeholders
- Articulate Lilly’s mission, values, and strategy to effectively position our employer brand
- Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, guiding hiring decisions and offer negotiations
- Lead the offer process from beginning to end
Recruitment Expertise & Business Partnership
- Coach hiring managers on effective attraction, interviewing, and selection techniques
- Build strong partnerships with HR, compliance, legal, relocation, and immigration teams
- Provide market insights and competitive offer guidance
- Ensure compliance throughout the talent acquisition process
- Thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments using sound judgment and adaptability
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree OR High School diploma
- 3+ years of experience in technical recruiting and sourcing supporting a regulated industry
- 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 or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1
Additional Skills/Preferences:
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Experienced in recruiting for pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Passionate about attracting top talent aligned with company goals
- Solutions-driven, with a focus on creative, tailored process improvements
- Collaborative standout colleague who actively shares insights, best practices, and learnings
- Proactive and self-assured professional who operates effectively with minimal supervision; consistently takes initiative and delivers results with a solutions-oriented mindset
- Effectively communicates hiring data, goals, and progress metrics with clarity and precision
Additional Information:
- The role will begin remotely with occasional business travel to the Global Headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana
- Full relocation to the area of new site is required
- This role will be fully on-site, with up to four days a month WFH potential.
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 (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$60,000 - $143,000Full-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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or high school diploma
- 3+ years of experience in technical recruiting and sourcing supporting a regulated industry
- Authorization to work full-time in the United States without employer sponsorship or visa support
- Relocation to the area of the new manufacturing site
- Bilingual English and Spanish
- Experience recruiting for pharmaceutical manufacturing
Eli Lilly and Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests long-term savings are bolstered by a defined-benefit pension alongside a company 401(k) match and retiree health options. These elements make total compensation feel strong beyond base salary.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Feedback suggests paid time off is expansive, with substantial vacation, company shutdown days, and milestone time. This breadth of leave is viewed as a meaningful part of overall rewards.
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Parental & Family Support — Feedback suggests family-building and caregiving support are robust, including paid parental leave, adoption or surrogacy assistance, and backup care. These programs enhance the perceived value of benefits across life stages.
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What We Do
Eli Lilly and Company engages in the discovery, development, manufacture, and sale of products in pharmaceutical products business segment. For more than a century, we have stayed true to a core set of values – excellence, integrity, and respect for people – that guide us in all we do: discovering medicines that meet real needs, improving the understanding and management of disease, and giving back to communities through philanthropy and volunteerism.







