Technical Recruiter M&Q

Lilly • Houston, TX

1d • $60,000 - $143,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Lilly is seeking a technical recruiter to join the startup team for a new manufacturing facility being constructed to produce innovative therapies and active pharmaceutical ingredients for current and future products. The recruiter will work with the site team, hiring managers, and the talent acquisition organization to identify and attract outstanding talent.

The role combines strategic and inclusive hiring, full-cycle recruiting, candidate and hiring-manager support, and business partnership. The recruiter will develop tailored sourcing approaches, present qualified candidates, guide hiring decisions and offer negotiations, and help ensure an effective, compliant recruitment process. The role begins remotely with occasional business travel to Lilly’s Global Headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana. Full relocation to the area of the new site is required; the position will ultimately be fully on-site, with potential to work from home up to four days per month.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or high school diploma.
• At least 3 years of experience in technical recruiting and sourcing supporting a regulated industry.
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Lilly will not sponsor work authorization or visas for this role.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Experience recruiting for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Passion for attracting top talent aligned with company goals.
• Solutions-driven approach focused on creative, tailored process improvements.
• Collaborative approach, including sharing insights, best practices, and learnings.
• Proactive, self-assured, and able to work effectively with minimal supervision while taking initiative and delivering results.
• Ability to communicate hiring data, goals, and progress metrics clearly and precisely.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment and provide a seamless, positive experience for stakeholders.
• Communicate Lilly’s mission, values, and strategy to position the employer brand.
• Advise hiring managers on hiring decisions and offer negotiations.
• Lead the offer process from beginning to end.
• Coach hiring managers on attraction, interviewing, and selection techniques.
• Build partnerships with HR, compliance, legal, relocation, and immigration teams.
• Provide market insights and competitive offer guidance.
• Ensure compliance throughout the talent acquisition process.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment using sound judgment and adaptability.
• Communicate hiring data, goals, and progress metrics clearly and precisely.

Benefits

• Company bonus, depending in part on company and individual performance.
• Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k).
• Pension.
• Vacation benefits.
• Eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Flexible benefits, including healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance and death benefits.
• Certain time-off and leave-of-absence benefits.
• Well-being benefits, including an employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level