Associate Director - Global HR Solutions at Eli Lilly and Company

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Healthcare, PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
Preferred: Master’s degree (e.g., MBA or HR Management) or relevant certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, CIPD, PHR/SPHR)
8–10+ years of progressive HR operations experience/shared service experience
Experience managing global teams and working across multiple regions/time zones
Proven track record in process optimization, technology implementation, and service delivery
Strong understanding of HR systems (e.g., Workday, Beeline, Zendesk, ChatNow)
Global HR knowledge: Understanding of employment laws, labor relations, and compliance across different countries
Understanding of global HR structure (COE’s, SBP’s, Local HR remit) and HRS role
Strategic thinking to align HR operations with global business goals and drive transformation (e.g., AI and automation agenda)
Stakeholder management skills to influence senior HR leaders and manage cross-functional relationships in matrixed organizations
Proven change leadership across geographies, including process redesign, system implementations, and project implementations
Team leadership experience with diverse HR professionals, focusing on performance elevation, collaboration, and service delivery
Expertise in process optimization (e.g., onboarding, payroll, benefits, compliance)
Technology & systems savvy with HRIS platforms, data analytics, and automation tools
Strong grasp of risk & compliance management (e.g., GDPR, data privacy, audit readiness, internal controls)
Cross-cultural agility to work effectively across cultures while maintaining global consistency
Clear, diplomatic, and persuasive communication skills across all levels and regions
Data-driven decision making with ability to interpret HR metrics, identify trends
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex operational challenges across borders

Responsibilities

Represent global HR knowledge (employment laws, labor relations, compliance) in strategic discussions
Understand and leverage global HR structure to add value as HRS
Align HR operations with global business goals and drive transformation initiatives, including aggressive AI and automation agenda, right-sizing, and upskilling HRS org
Influence senior HR leaders, manage cross-functional relationships, and navigate matrixed organizations
Lead change across geographies, including process redesign/simplification, system implementations, and project implementations
Lead diverse team of HR professionals, building skills with focus on performance elevation, collaboration, and strong service delivery
Active member of HRS Lead Team (LT), driving and shaping future beyond APAC; thought partner on new ideas, solutions, improved experiences, external benchmarking, and best practices
Streamline HR processes (e.g., onboarding, payroll, benefits, compliance) for efficiency and scalability
Leverage technology & systems (e.g., Workday, Beeline, Zendesk, ChatNow), data analytics, and automation for operational excellence
Manage risk & compliance, including data privacy (e.g., GDPR), audit readiness, and internal controls

Skills

Workday

Beeline

Zendesk

HR Operations

Payroll

Benefits

Onboarding

Employee Data Management

Employment Laws

Labor Relations

Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Change Leadership

Automation

Strategic Thinking

Eli Lilly and Company

Develops and delivers prescription medicines globally

About Eli Lilly and Company

Eli Lilly and Company is a global pharmaceutical company that focuses on discovering, developing, and delivering medicines to improve health. The company has a long history of scientific achievements, including the creation of insulin, the first life-saving treatment for diabetes. Lilly's operations involve extensive research and development to create new medications and enhance existing ones, ensuring they are safe and effective. Their products are primarily prescription medicines sold to healthcare providers for various medical conditions, including diabetes, cancer, and pain management. What sets Lilly apart from its competitors is its strong commitment to ethical practices and the protection of its products from counterfeiting. The company's goal is to enhance lives through innovative medical solutions while maintaining high standards of quality and ethics.

Indianapolis, IndianaHeadquarters

1876Year Founded

$1,180.1MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries

10,001+Employees

Risks

Competition from Novo Nordisk's Ozempic may impact tirzepatide's market share.

Potential construction delays in Indiana could affect GLP-1 drug production timelines.

Regulatory challenges may hinder Kisunla's expansion in new Alzheimer's markets.

Differentiation

Eli Lilly's rich history includes the first life-saving insulin treatment.

Lilly's strategic partnerships enhance its position in neurodegenerative disease treatments.

FDA approval of Zepbound opens new therapeutic markets for sleep disorder treatments.

Upsides

Lilly's $9 billion complex in Indiana boosts GLP-1 drug production capacity.

Kisunla's approval in China expands Lilly's Alzheimer's treatment market in Asia.

Collaboration with EVA Pharma enhances Lilly's reputation as socially responsible.

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