Meet Sean

I'm Sean Heffernan, and my professional journey has always been grounded in a simple mission: to help people. With close to five years of talent acquisition and sourcing expertise, I’ve built a career connecting individuals with opportunities that allow them to grow, contribute, and create impact.

My path to Lilly has been shaped by the privilege of building teams, launching sourcing programs, and developing innovative ways to find and engage top talent. Each step taught me not just about the mechanics of hiring, but about the human side of work: understanding what motivates people, what inspires them, and how the right role can change everything.

Why Lilly?

"Lilly’s commitment to improving lives through groundbreaking medicine and patient-centered innovation aligned perfectly with my personal values. I wanted the work I did to contribute to something that truly mattered.

At Lilly, I get to do just that. Every person I help hire plays a role in a much larger story — one that affects patients, families, and communities across the globe. It’s incredibly rewarding to know that my work contributes to building teams that are solving some of the most critical challenges in human health."

What to Expect from the Lilly Tech Interview Process

"Our process is structured to be thorough yet candidate-friendly, giving you multiple opportunities to showcase both your technical abilities and your behavioral strengths!

The process usually begins with an introductory phone call with a member of our Talent Acquisition or Sourcing team. This is followed by a conversation with the hiring manager to dive deeper into your experience and the role. From there, qualified candidates move on to the final stage: a series of 30-minute, one-on-one panel interviews. The number of these interviews can vary depending on the level and complexity of the role.

We use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to guide our behavior-based interviews. That means we're not only interested in what you know, but also in how you apply it."

Learn more about the STAR format and our interview process on the How We Hire page.

At Lilly, technical excellence is essential, but so is the ability to work with others, adapt, learn from challenges, and contribute to our purpose-driven culture.