Lilly in Richmond, Virginia

Richmond is helping build the future of medicine.

Designed to support the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients for bioconjugate and large molecule medicines, Richmond plays an important role in advancing innovative treatments for patients around the world. Here, science, technology and human ingenuity come together to help bring life-changing medicines closer to the people who need them most.
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People come to Lilly for different reasons, but many stay for the same one: they want their work to make a difference. The work is demanding, the responsibility is real, and the purpose behind it matters every single day. If that's what you're looking for, we'd like to meet you.

"The work is so challenging, but it's also deeply personal. Our facilities produce life-saving medicines for real people, including my own family and friends."

Jessica Gales,
Engineering - Facilities Delivery

"My motivation stems from knowing that my work directly affects patients' health and safety."

Austine Uro,
Engineering

"I really like how my role is a cross between research, development, and manufacturing. At the end of the workday, I know the time I spent will positively impact a patient."

Janay Little Godwin,
Technical Services / Manufacturing Science

"The work that Lilly does to produce life-saving medicines keeps me motivated because I enjoy contributing to a field that directly correlates to helping others."

Jacob Carter,
Manufacturing

People & culture

Cultivating an inclusive culture enables us to attract and keep the best talent, fuels innovation necessary for the next breakthrough medicine, and strengthens our understanding of the patients who depend on us.

Improving lives and communities

Our employees proudly devote time, resources and expertise to advancing health and improving lives.

Explore career areas

From business and science to HR and IT, we offer exciting opportunities and career paths for talented performers.

A medicine company

From breakthrough innovation to a culture built on integrity, excellence and respect for people, see how Lilly empowers employees to grow their careers while making a difference for people around the world.