Associate Director – Ethics and Compliance Internal Investigations – Americas

Company: Eli Lilly and Company
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: February 13, 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. Organization Overview: At Lilly, 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 also can count on us to develop creative solutions to support communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. Lilly Ethics and Compliance is committed to helping the company deliver high performance with high integrity. The Associate Director – Ethics and Compliance Investigations – Americas will be responsible for conducting compliance-related investigations in the Lilly USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Columbia affiliates and other Lilly operations across the geography, which is a key element for an effective compliance program. Responsibilities: This position reports to the Associate Vice President – Ethics and Compliance Internal Investigations and is responsible for conducting investigations into potential violations of company policies. This role requires analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to operate in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Conduct investigations into potential violations of company policies Develop investigative plans, including conducting interviews, collecting and analyzing evidence Prepare investigation reports with findings, conclusions, and recommendations for corrective actions Lead the presentation of investigations outcomes to management and actively guide the implementation of recommended solutions and corrective actions. Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, HR, and other departments to support compliance efforts Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion Stay current on relevant laws, regulations, best practices in compliance investigations Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree 5 years of compliance, investigations, human resources, audit, and/or litigation experience Fluent Spanish and English language skills Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required 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 Experience conducting workplace investigations involving fraud, misconduct, or policy violations 5 years of experience working in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry or a similarly highly regulated industry Portuguese language skills Experience with GRC tools or other similar technology platforms Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to handle multiple investigations simultaneously Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and maintaining composure under pressure. High ethical standards and integrity Additional Information 30% Travel Location: Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis, Indiana USA 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 $127,500 - $187,000 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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