Senior Director - International Business Unit (IBU) Procurement – Counsel

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: March 5, 2026

Job Description:

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. We serve an extraordinary purpose. We make a difference for people around the globe by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines that help them live longer, healthier, more active lives. Not only do we deliver breakthrough medications, but you can also count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. Responsibilities: Are you seeking a career that makes a difference in the world? We are seeking an experienced attorney to join our Legal TLM (Transactions/LRL/Manufacturing) team, partnering with the International Business Unit (IBU) Procurement teams at Lilly. We are interested in a versatile, team-oriented candidate who thrives in a dynamic environment with broad responsibility and influence. If this sounds interesting to you, read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity! This multidisciplinary position requires leveraging deep legal and business acumen with an understanding of the life sciences industry to partner with and provide legal and business advisory services to Lilly’s IBU Procurement and related functions. The primary areas of focus include: Legal, Risk Mitigation, and Strategic Counseling. Provide legal and strategic counseling and substantive expertise to IBU procurement, with a focus on value creation, risk mitigation, and implementation of process and technology infrastructure to drive efficiency. Act as a transactional partner and strategic advisor to Lilly’s IBU procurement functions, with special emphasis on international business operations. Initiatives include transactional support of IBU Procurement’s external contracting function, including coordination of local law issues and implementation of contract lifecycle management (CLM) infrastructure to improve efficiency and streamline processes across the enterprise and the IBU. Global Services and Manufacturing. Lilly continues to be a leader in the global pharmaceutical space. The development of new and exciting medicines at Lilly has created a more complex, dynamic, and diversified global footprint and supporting services infrastructure. The number and variety of external products and services suppliers and clinical trial partners requires that Lilly closely cultivate and manage these key relationships, both internally and externally, to ensure that lifesaving medicines are produced in a reliable, efficient, and sustainable way. This position will be an integral part of expanding managing and sustaining the IBU procurement network and its supporting supplier base. This position will be responsible for: Identifying and resolving highly complex legal issues in IBU procurement and its related products and professional services space; Drafting and negotiating a wide range of agreements (including transactional, governance-related, and services-focused agreements), building internal consensus, and driving successful business outcomes in situations of ambiguity; Providing clear advice to internal clients and legal leadership, ensuring that guidance maximizes the performance of Lilly’s IBU procurement functions and supporting infrastructure; Effectively communicating and translating complex technical, performance, and regulatory issues into understandable terms, recommending strategic and novel solutions; Serving as the recognized source for a detailed and strategic understanding of Lilly’s relationships in the IBU procurement and related products and services spaces; and Driving system/process implementation and adoption (e.g., CLM). Additionally, this Counsel will: Take ownership of matters and projects; Identify legal issues for assigned matters; Identify and implement functional solutions to improve operational excellence; Assist other attorneys and stakeholders in resolving legal issues on cross-functional projects; Develop knowledge of business and client concerns; Keep abreast of changes in the law, including specifically, local law requirements; Represent Lilly externally to customers and suppliers; Resolve legal issues using negotiation skills and legal expertise; Help direct work of outside counsel. Basic Requirements: J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school. Admission to the bar in at least one of the fifty states. Minimum of 5 years of legal experience related to the drafting, review, and negotiation of sophisticated transactions (preferably in the pharmaceutical or international business space), either practicing as a member of a law firm in a relevant area of law or practicing at an in-house law department, or a combination of the two.? 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: Demonstrated ability to proactively identify opportunities for creative and innovative solutions to transactional issues and process improvements. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to influence others. Sound judgment, commitment to ethical conduct, and a high level of attention to detail. Demonstrated business acumen. Ability to effectively prioritize and manage workflows for multiple assignments in parallel. Ability to effectively and responsively collaborate with team members, other lawyers, and members of management, across all levels of the organization. Ability to quickly understand and integrate with Lilly Legal and pharmaceutical industry, and ability to absorb complex technical and scientific information on a project-by-project basis. Travel: 10-20%. 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 $154,500 - $226,600 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. WeAreLilly

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