Sr. Director - Acquisition Transition Lead

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: July 19, 2025

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. Purpose of the Job: Acquisitions have always been a part of Lilly’s external innovation strategy and it is expected that acquisitions will continue to be a critical part of our business development strategy moving forward. M&A integration is complex and involves the convergence of diverse organizational cultures, processes, technologies, and people. As a result, the Acquisitions Transition Team (ATT) was formed to centralize processes and ways of working to achieve excellence and consistency across acquisitions and the integration process. The ATT is integral to the success of transitioning acquired companies into Lilly to ensure Lilly delivers on the intended value of the acquisition in partnership with the business. The Senior Director, Acquisitions Integration Lead role, will be responsible for participating in technical and corporate due diligence and deal team processes to formulate the integration strategy for potential new acquisitions, manage stakeholder alignment prior to deal sign through deal close, lead cross-functional integration planning and execution, and drive continuous improvement efforts within the ATT. Given the potential episodic nature of acquisition deal flow, there may exist other opportunities within business development, alliance management, or the due diligence space to provide surge capacity if needed. Responsibilities: M&A Strategy Development : Participate in technical and corporate due diligence and the transaction deal team processes to inform integration strategy and planning Develop acquisition integration strategies including operating model and people strategy, define integration priorities based on risks from diligence and business objectives, and gain alignment with Sr. Leadership Create acquisition transition roadmap to drive alignment and optimize transparency among leaders and target company employees during integration planning & execution Integration Planning and Cross-Functional Coordination: Develop comprehensive integration plans, including timelines & resource allocation (in partnership with HR) Lead integration meetings and coordinate activities and dependencies across functions – ensuring functions remain properly informed of priorities Track and report integration progress aligned with the established KPIs Project and People Leadership Identify TA Business Lead, Program Management Lead (COO) and other key functional leads to support the integration Establish governance and responsibilities related to decision-making Resolve major issues and proactively manage risks, while rapidly escalating any issues that cannot be quickly resolved Build and maintain contacts with key stakeholders and decision makers in the TA and functional areas Drive continuous improvement to strengthen the ATT brand and increase efficiency and consistency across acquisitions Seek to understand and represent the needs of the acquired companies. Timely and effectively communicate to and influence relevant stakeholders and decision makers Coach and develop team members and others within and outside the organization to effectively develop talent and establish succession plan for key roles. Foster a collaborative, positive and inclusive work environment. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required. MS, MBA, PhD, PharmD preferred 10 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry with drug discovery and development processes Additional Skills/Preference: Exceptional project management skills, with a track record of successfully managing complex projects Strong working knowledge of due diligence and business development transaction processes Outstanding EQ, strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities Experience working collaboratively with external companies Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally Change management expertise, with the ability to navigate organizational transitions Highly self-motivated and organized; able to multitask with concurrent processing and implementation of many active programs at various stages of evaluation and business discussions Strategic negotiation and relationship management experience An understanding of industry trends and best practices related to M&A integrations Additional Information: Some domestic and international travel may be required (10%) Location is USA; qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position. 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 $162,000 - $237,600 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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