Sales FAQs

For all your questions, Lilly provides the answers that matter. We’ve provided the following questions and answers to further help you determine how Lilly can help you with your career.

Q. What is your statement of employment practice?

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law, unless such basis constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification. Lilly complies with its obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Each applicant will be reviewed on individual merit. No question is intended to imply any limitations, illegal preferences, or discrimination based upon any non-job-related information.

Q. What different career opportunities can I pursue at Lilly?

There are many different career paths you can pursue. Please visit the Sales Career Path section under Sales Opportunities.

Q. What are the key leadership behaviors at Lilly?

Lilly strongly believes in its people and wants to develop and reap the benefits of strong leadership behavior. The following seven behaviors provide the framework for leadership at Lilly.

• Model the Values
• Create External Focus
• Anticipate Change and Prepare for the Future
• Implement with Quality, Speed, and Value
• Achieve Results with People
• Evaluate and Act
• Share Key Learning

Q. Does Lilly offer visas or work permits?

In most cases, Lilly does not offer visas or work permits. You will need to have work authorization for the country for which you wish to work unless otherwise stated in the description of the position.

Q. If I live outside of the listed sales territory of a particular job, will I be considered?

Although we prefer candidates to live within a 50-mile radius of the listed territory for job convenience, you may apply for any position of interest that meets the qualifications.

Q. What information is needed for me to apply to a sales position?

When you apply for a sales position you will be asked to complete a pre-employment screen. Should you be pursued further, you may be asked to provide official college transcripts and information needed for background and driving checks.

Q. Why should I consider a career in the pharma industry?

A career in the phamaceutical industry can be both challenging and rewarding. WIth a focus on helping the patient, you will represent products that will make a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Q. Why Lilly?

Started over a century ago, Lilly was then, and continues to be, focused on one thing - people. Our corporate culture values each and every employee and provides opportunity for personal and professional development. Regardless of where your interests lie, you can forge a successful career path at Lilly.

Q. What training will I go through if I am hired by Lilly?

You'll begin your sales training prior to starting in your specific territory. The first few weeks will entail developing deep knowledge on the products you'll sell. Specific online tests accompany this training and a passing score must be achieved before moving on to the next phase. The next phase takes place in Indianapolis, where you will learn more about Lilly, its products, and what will be expected of you in the field. You'll update your skills at specific intervals throughout your career.

Q. What can I expect the recruiting process to be like?

After you've expressed interest in Lilly, you will be asked to complete a pre-employment screen on our website. If your qualifications meet our needs, you will be contacted by a member of our recruiting staff for a telephone interview. You may also be invited to interview with members of our sales management team.

Q. Describe a day in the life of a phamaceutical sales representative.

While every day is different, one thing you can count on is being challenged. You'll be challenged to leverage the time you have with physicians, hone your knowledge and approach, and develop yourself both personally and professionally.