Associate Recruiter, Manufacturing & Quality

About the role

Lilly's Manufacturing & Quality organization is one of the fastest-growing functions in the company. This role supports the growth of M&Q by building teams that contribute to bringing life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Build deep relationships with hiring managers and business leaders to understand their teams and unique needs.
• Translate business strategy into talent strategy, designing recruitment approaches tailored to each team's needs.
• Engage and influence leaders at all levels, representing Talent Acquisition with credibility and clarity.
• Own full-cycle recruiting for a portfolio of Manufacturing & Quality roles, from intake through offer acceptance.
• Develop and execute proactive, creative sourcing strategies to find the specialized talent M&Q needs.
• Present highly qualified, thoughtfully curated candidate slates that reflect a genuine understanding of role requirements.
• Lead offer negotiations and closing conversations with skill and precision.
• Deliver a seamless, high-quality experience for every candidate and hiring manager you partner with.
• Track and communicate key recruiting metrics with clarity and confidence.
• Use market intelligence and competitive data to inform sourcing strategies and provide guidance on talent availability and compensation.
• Identify patterns and gaps in the talent pipeline and bring forward solutions before problems arise.
• Continuously evaluate and improve recruitment practices based on data and outcomes.
• Champion the candidate and Lilly's brand with authenticity and passion at every touchpoint.
• Coach hiring managers on best practices in attraction, interviewing, and selection to elevate the quality of every hire.
• Partner across HR, legal, compliance, relocation, and immigration teams to remove barriers and move with agility.

Requirements

• A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent education.
• 3+ years of experience in recruiting and/or talent sourcing.
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing or a highly regulated environment.
• Data-driven mentality with the ability to use metrics to tell a story and influence stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen and genuine curiosity about the functions you support.
• Shown ability to build trust with senior leaders and operate independently in ambiguous situations.
• A proactive, solutions-first approach with the ability to identify gaps and bring ideas, not just problems.
• Superb communication skills, both in crafting compelling outreach and navigating complex conversations.
• A collaborative spirit with a track record of sharing insights, lifting teammates, and winning together.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems).

Benefits

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).

Pay

The anticipated wage for this position is $58,500 - $137,500.

Schedule

This role follows a hybrid in-office/work from home schedule.